Question 1

i would like to know the side effects of a nerve block in the  s1 nerve?

Accepted Answer

Side effects to nerv: These apply to a nerve block anywhere. Nerve injury, bleeding, infection, increased pain, reaction to medication used, numbness, allergic reaction to dye.

Question 2

what are potential side effects of pudendal nerve block for pain? what are the potential complications?

Accepted Answer

Med. Side Effects: Complication following the nerve block occurred on seven occasions with patients reporting headache, muscle ache, fecal incontinence, urinary incontinence, and numbness of the legs. All lasted less than 24 hours.

Question 3

how does a nerve block works or freezing the nerves in the back and r there any side effects to it. or nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Sodium Molecules: Are prevented from flowing across nerve cell (neuron) membranes,  stopping pain and nerve impulses from reaching the brain. Neuro-chemical release, however, is not affected! side effects, other than temporary loss of sensation, temperature awareness and movement are minimal. And, in the hands of experienced anesthesiologists, nerve injury exceedingly rare.

Question 4

what side effects of a sciatic and saphenous nerve block should i be concerned about? what kind of reactions require attention and which are normal?

Accepted Answer

Why ask here?: It's SOP before a procedure to have the patient read, discuss &amp; sign a consent form that should describe the procedure &amp; will (or should) specifically list all the possible complications of the procedure. A good practitioner will (or should) also provide you with printed aftercare instructions. If these are not happening, you have a legitimate concern. Ask.

Question 5

i developed a pars fracture one year after an endoscopic laminotomy for a l4-5 issue on the left side.   i am now having right leg tingling and cramping. medial nerve block did not work. epidural worked for 2 months.   what will happen next?

Accepted Answer

Low back pain : Your answer is very specific to your situation. It is difficult to properly answer this without getting a full picture. Sometimes people have relief with a set of three epidurals,  some are better with physical therapy. There is also integrative medicine such as massage, acupuncture.  Opioids have much more side effects than benefits for most people with back pain.

Question 6

any side effects to lower lumbar nerve blocks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Quite uncommon like infection, nerve damage, spinal headaches and failure to achieve goals.

Question 7

tried amytiptline , cgrps , proprananol topamax and candersatan for severe constant migraine . amyriptline took edge off but side effects too bad and eventually didnt work . also tried botox and nerve blocks . any others with tolerable side effects?

Accepted Answer

: There are numerous prescription and OTC drugs that can successfully treat migraine preventatively and acutely.  It is far from unusual to experience the need to try several different medications until one works well and is tolerated.  Find a second opinion neurologist with extensive headache experience.

Question 8

i tend to experience a lot of side effects from medications. should i try nerve blocks for my bilateral small fiber neuropathy leg pain?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Nerve blocks may help if large nerve roots are inflamed or injured. Typically they are used for a person with back pain when there is bone fide pressure on a nerve. Even in these situations many people do not have significant (&gt; 50%) or sustained (&gt; 3 months) relief of pain. 
I agree that medications have some side effects.
Active physical/mental activity can
distract your brain from nerve pain.

Question 9

is stomach cramps and diahorrea a side effect of occiptal nerve block?

Accepted Answer

No: This could be due to some of the medications that you were given as a sedative. The block itself does not cause these problems. Talk to clinic where you got the block and ask their opinion.

Question 10

is it possible to have an adverse reactions or bad side affects to a spinal sympathetic nerve block?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any procedure or medical intervention or even medication has potential risks and side effects as well as benefits.

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How does a nerve block works or freezing the nerves in the back and r there any side effects to it. or nerve damage?

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What side effects of a sciatic and saphenous nerve block should i be concerned about? what kind of reactions require attention and which are normal?

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I developed a pars fracture one year after an endoscopic laminotomy for a l4-5 issue on the left side. i am now having right leg tingling and cramping. medial nerve block did not work. epidural worked for 2 months. what will happen next?

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Any side effects to lower lumbar nerve blocks?

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Tried amytiptline , cgrps , proprananol topamax and candersatan for severe constant migraine . amyriptline took edge off but side effects too bad and eventually didnt work . also tried botox and nerve blocks . any others with tolerable side effects?

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I tend to experience a lot of side effects from medications. should i try nerve blocks for my bilateral small fiber neuropathy leg pain?

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Is stomach cramps and diahorrea a side effect of occiptal nerve block?

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Is it possible to have an adverse reactions or bad side affects to a spinal sympathetic nerve block?

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