Question 1

had go nerve block for chronic migraines a week ago . feel pain has intensified since ? is this a side effect and does this mean im unlikely to get any relief from this procedure ? back of head is throbbing?

Accepted Answer

: Greater occipital nerve blocks (which I assume you had), do not work very frequently, especially if done unilaterally, and many US neurologists use this rarely, if at all.  Since arrival of the CGRP items, preventative therapy has become very achievable, but multiple approaches are now available.  Hope the procedure you had works BUT other options could be employed

Question 2

headache behind eyes & above nose area. hurts to touch. ent says not sinus its migraine. gave nerve blocks with little steroid. still hurts
why?

Accepted Answer

Sinus headache: Maybe it is a sinus headache.  A migraine is rarely treated by ENT, and a migraine is normally associated with nausea or light sensitivity.  Perhaps some sinus headache treatment would help?  Do you have any congestion?  If not, what have you already tried?

Question 3

what do they do for a nerve block for pain?

Accepted Answer

Help with pain: Epidural steroid injections (esis) are a common treatment option for many forms of back & leg pain. They are integral part of the non-surgical management of sciatica and low back pain. The goal of the injection is pain relief; at times the injection alone is sufficient to provide relief, but commonly an epidural steroid  injection is used in combination with a comprehensive rehab program.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: nerve block?

Accepted Answer

Nerve block: Just means injecting a nerve with a local anesthetic, like lidocaine, to temporarily cause the nerve to stop working.  It's usually done in order to do a procedure painlessly, but can also be done as a therapeutic measure to rest a nerve that's inflamed.

Question 5

can you be addicted to a nerve block?

Accepted Answer

No, : Not chemically.  Nerve blocks have no addictive substances in them.

Question 6

do most surgeries utilize a nerve block?

Accepted Answer

No.: Some surgeries may be done under various types of blocks (called regional anesthetics) and some may not. Best to discuss with your anesthesiologist in the preoperative visit or with your surgeon. You might have a choice of a regional anesthetic or a general anesthetic, or a combination where the nerve block is used for postoperative pain control.

Question 7

how does a nerve block help endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

May  to a degree: Nerve blocks can be given any many locations by a trained physician to decrease pain from sensory nerves  endometriosis pain can be in multiple locations so you need to determine most severe area you wish to treat bu it may not completely relieve all areas.  More important is to seek your gyn doctor's help to treat endometriosis pain directly.

Question 8

is it safe to have a nerve block administered?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: I have done thousands without\ serious issues to my patients, except for bleeding from a punctured deep blood vessell. If properly done, great pain relief can be obtained.

Question 9

how can a nerve block help treat endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

It's complicated.: Endo can cause spasm in the pelvic floor muscles, and it can also live on some of the pelvic nerves. Generally, once the endo is excised the muscles and nerves go back to normal. Rarely, there is permanent injury and irritation of either the nerves or muscles, and this is where nerve blocks are most effective. Pudendal neuralgia is an overlooked cause of pelvic pain that will respond to blocks.

Question 10

how do they do  a nerve block to help with pain?

Accepted Answer

Injection: Nerve blocks usually have an anesthetic agent and often a steroid together.  It provides both immediate and longer term pain relief.

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Had go nerve block for chronic migraines a week ago . feel pain has intensified since ? is this a side effect and does this mean im unlikely to get any relief from this procedure ? back of head is throbbing?

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Headache behind eyes & above nose area. hurts to touch. ent says not sinus its migraine. gave nerve blocks with little steroid. still hurts why?

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What do they do for a nerve block for pain?

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