Question 1

i have back pain after sympathetic nerve block. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic block: Having back soreness after a sympathetic injection is not unusual for the first couple of days if a posterior approach is used.  Should not persist after that point.

Question 2

my back pain is unbearable. i have had two epidurals and a nerve block with no relief. is there anything else?

Accepted Answer

Pain specialist. : You're already receiving aggressive care, and should have a pain specialist working with you. If you're working with a trained pain specialist, good. If not, you need to be working with one.

Question 3

l5s1 protusion leg/back pain 11/52 footdrop 2/52.failed nerve block.i want to consider surgery but emg was normal.will nuero consider surgery now?

Accepted Answer

Clinical call: Second opinion would be in order prior to considering a surgery to decompress the nerve root.

Question 4

can intercostal nerve block cause blood in urine and back pain?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasms : The problems may not be related to the intercostal nerve block.  Back pain may be related to muscle spasms.  Please have yourself be medically evaluated for these problems.

Question 5

leg/back pain/foot drop.emg norm.mri l5s1 protusion.consult wont treat/sending me nuero.gp says disc is issue\drop is failed nerve block.i agree.what next? how can i convince consult to treat disc?

Accepted Answer

??: Not sure i'm understanding your question. If you have a protruding l5s1 disk and are being sent to a neurologist, it sounds like you are bring treated.  Certainly, foot drop is nothing to ignore. If your doctor does, look elsewhere for treatment.

Question 6

my selective nerve root block relieved my leg pain for four days and back pain for 0 days. this sucks.

Accepted Answer

DX--NOT RX: This means that selective block is diagnostic--to find the pain generator. Pain relief is not required to be prolonged to succeed to determine that. The test also shows that your back pain won't be resolved by treating the nerve root. So you still have a diagnostic problem--the cause of your back pain.

Question 7

i have had steroid injections for lower back pain my next thing being done is medrial blocks diognostics then possible nerve burning what can be done ?

Accepted Answer

First, you need an : Appropriate  evaluation and diagnosis rather than trying various pain management techniques to see if they help.  Most back issues are treated non operatively and without any invasive techniques.  Start by evaluating your lifestyle in terms of weight, not smoking and regular exercise including flexibility, core strength and  cardio routines.  There are a variety of medication  options as well.

Question 8

i have  been  having  lower  back  pain  for  4  months  now  along  with  hip and  knee  pain   had  2  medial  branch  nerve  blocks  neither  help?

Accepted Answer

Need diagnosis : Sorry to hear of your problems. The best way to get improvement is an accurate diagnosis. If you’re not getting that now please get a second opinion

Question 9

lower back pain. hurts to sit/stand/sleep.mri showed ddd & acute arthritis. 2 nerve block injections. still in constant pain. what else could it be?

Accepted Answer

DDD: What you have is lumbar degenerative disc disease and this is because the disks in your lumbar spine which are the cushions are constantly irritated and the nerves with in the disks cause pain. You should probably see an orthopedic surgeon who will probably send you for something called discography which will help to identify which disks are bad and if the injections have not helped you then you mwhat you have is lumbar degenerative disc disease and this is because the disks in your lumbar spine which are the cushions are constantly irritated and the nerves with in the disks cause pain. You should probably see an orthopedic surgeon who will probably send you for something called discography which will help to identify which disks are bad and if the injections have not helped you then you may be a candidate for a lumbar fusion

Question 10

does spinal block for back pain work and is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A spinal block infers numbing the spinal cord as with labor procedures. Most pain blocks are done in the spinal area but don't numb the spine but nerves coming out if the spinal cord or going to joints of the back.  These will work if this is where your pain is coming from. However, pain can come from many sites. They are safe if done correctly.  Talk to your pain doctor.

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I have back pain after sympathetic nerve block. is this normal?

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My back pain is unbearable. i have had two epidurals and a nerve block with no relief. is there anything else?

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L5s1 protusion leg/back pain 11/52 footdrop 2/52.failed nerve block.i want to consider surgery but emg was normal.will nuero consider surgery now?

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Can intercostal nerve block cause blood in urine and back pain?

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Leg/back pain/foot drop.emg norm.mri l5s1 protusion.consult wont treat/sending me nuero.gp says disc is issue\drop is failed nerve block.i agree.what next? how can i convince consult to treat disc?

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My selective nerve root block relieved my leg pain for four days and back pain for 0 days. this sucks.

A member asked:

I have had steroid injections for lower back pain my next thing being done is medrial blocks diognostics then possible nerve burning what can be done ?

A member asked:

I have been having lower back pain for 4 months now along with hip and knee pain had 2 medial branch nerve blocks neither help?

A member asked:

Lower back pain. hurts to sit/stand/sleep.mri showed ddd & acute arthritis. 2 nerve block injections. still in constant pain. what else could it be?

A member asked:

Does spinal block for back pain work and is it safe?

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