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

what is a nerve block?

Accepted Answer

Injection of local: It is when local anesthesia is used to numb a nerve or group of nerves (plexus).  It usually entails knocking out the motor component as well as sensory but some blocks can be performed so that only sensory is blocked.  
Sedation is usually used and an ultrasound machine or stimulating needle to locate the proper site for injection.

Question 3

do heavy foods trigger nerve block?

Accepted Answer

Not understanding: If your question is about muscle pain and trigger points, people may have allergies to foods that cause the typical allergy like symptoms.  However it is rare for foods to cause muscle aches and trigger points alone unless associated with allergy/intolerance.

Question 4

can a nerve block cause permanent damage?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Though the esi injections are quite safe in the general parlance, yet there always remain some adverse reactions of epidural steroid injections. Temporary pain may be felt by a patient administered with an esi injection. There may be risks of spinal punctures, infections, bleeding inside epidural area with damage to nerves, headaches, & retention of water in the body.

Question 5

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 6

can a nerve block help cure my pain from phn?

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Maybe: A nerve block is one of many possible treatments.  Have you tried oral and topical medications (lyrica, lidoderm) as well as antiviral medication (valtrex)?

Question 7

can you explain the process of a  a nerve block?

Accepted Answer

Nerve block: The process involves placing local anesthetic around a nerve or group of nerves(plexus), in order to make a part of the body numb. It usually involves the use of a needle and may or may not be done using x-ray or ultrasound.

Question 8

how often can one have a nerve block administered?

Accepted Answer

Multiple times: It can be done a number of times but often it becomes less effective if done very often.  Some doctors limit patients to three to six per year.

Question 9

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 10

can i take an intercoastal nerve block to alleviate pain?

Accepted Answer

It depends : Intercostal nerve blocks might help with pain, but before doing the block, the reason for the pain needs to be thoroughly investigated. A detailed discussion about risk/benefits needs to be done before proceeding with the procedure also.

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