Question 1

are intercostal nerve block helpful with chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: It depends on what and where the cause of the pain is.  For some conditions it can be very helpful.  However it is usually more diagnostic then therapeutic.

Question 2

what is an intercostal nerve block?

Accepted Answer

Around rib: for rib fracture or thoracic surgery

Question 3

how to know if you have a pinched intercostal nerve? & what treatment will help?

Accepted Answer

: A true "pinched intercostal nerve" is rather rare, and often a neuritis involving an intercostal nerve is due to shingles.  I presume you suffer pain over the trunk, and if you wish to get diagnosed properly, see your primary physician, and proceed from there.  Treatment is based upon causation, and your doctor can help point the way.

Question 4

had med. sternotomy yrs ago for afib.  followed by chronic xiphoid pain.  xiphoidectomy made it worse. now have upper ab pain/tension, rib tension/tension in mus. below ribs. intercostal nerve block?

Accepted Answer

This may be: Challenging to treat. See your pain management physician for treatment options. Many are available. If everything fails spinal cord stimulation may be very effective even if the problem has been present for many years.

Question 5

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 6

i have had burning chest pain for 8 months.i had mri,ct nuclear bone scan and intercostal nerve block and gi workup. what should i do now?

Accepted Answer

May be refrred pIN: It may be myofascial pain such as a Janet travel local myofascial pain site  ans thus referred pain. Ask your physicians to check for this.

Question 7

can nerve damage heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the damage does not cause the nerve to be completely cut, then healing can occur. If a nerve has been cut, it will need to be reconnected in order to grow. Nerve grows about 1 mm/day, so depending on where the injury is, it may take over a year for recovery. It is difficult after a nerve is cut to get 100% recovery, but some return of sensation can be expected after repair.

Question 8

can nerve damage repair itself?

Accepted Answer

No: If the nerve is simply bruised, then the nerve damage may improve with time alone. However, nerve lacerations or direct injuries often require surgical exploration and direct repair in a timely fashion. For chronic injuries, nerve grafts may be necessary.

Question 9

can nerve damage reverse itself?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Generically, if only the coverings of a nerve are involved (myelin), and healing begins, it will take about 4 weeks.  If the central portion of the nerve fibre is involved (axon), recovery is the speed of finger nail growth (.1 mm daily). Depends on location, causation, and whether successful treatment is available.

Question 10

how permanent can nerve damage be?

Accepted Answer

Very permanent: Your question is not open to an answer because you offer no specifics. What nerve? How severe is the involvement?

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Had med. sternotomy yrs ago for afib. followed by chronic xiphoid pain. xiphoidectomy made it worse. now have upper ab pain/tension, rib tension/tension in mus. below ribs. intercostal nerve block?

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

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I have had burning chest pain for 8 months.i had mri,ct nuclear bone scan and intercostal nerve block and gi workup. what should i do now?

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Can nerve damage heal?

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Can nerve damage repair itself?

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Can nerve damage reverse itself?

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