Nerve Block

@dixie1 (1330)
United States
April 15, 2007 3:24pm CST
HI, Anyone out there had a nerve block? Please share your experience. My Dr. might refer me for a nerve block in the cervical area. I did already have an epidural in that area with limited success. Thanks for any input.
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jennybianca
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
16 Apr 07
I have never had a nerve block, but my mother has. She has them in her back every 6 months months, & finds them successful. My mother-n-law also teried a nerve block for her back, but it didn't work. So i guess it varies for everyone. If you are in a lot of p[ain, then maybe you should try it.Good Luck.
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dixie1
@dixie1 (1330)
• United States
16 Apr 07
Thank You. What exactly is wrong with your your mother-in laws back? Also, your mother?
winterose
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
15 Apr 07
what is a nerve block and what does an epidural have to do with it, an epidural is a pain killer that just lasts for a few hours.
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dixie1
@dixie1 (1330)
• United States
16 Apr 07
No, my epidural (lumbar) injection has lasted almost a year. The surgeon injects steriods and it helps reduce the inflammation which is part of the reason for the pain. I donot know yet on the nerve block as I never had one but, might in near future.