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what are nerve blocks?

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Injections.: Nerve, spinal nerve roots, and medial branch blocks (for facet joints) are injections done using a local anesthetic to determine if a specific nerve, specific spinal nerve root, or facet nerve is the source of pain. Blocks also can be used to reduce inflammation and pain when used with a steroid.

Question 2

what are nerve blocks like?

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Different options: There are different kinds. When used for surgery, they make the part of the body numb--for example, they are often used for shoulder surgery. Often a nerve block is put in to help with postop pain, for total knee replacement as an example. Depending on the medication used, they may block movement as well as sensation. Talk to your anesthesiologist about exactly what kind would be best for you.

Question 3

the advantage of ezetrol iver zimmex?

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No advantage: Simvastatin has a host of benefits aside from the pure lowering LDL aspect; ezetrol, while it reduces ldl, does not seem to have the same level of effect on actual coronary artery disease as the statins do.  It may be reasonable to use one over the other due to allergy or drug reactions, but most doctors will go with the statin drug.

Question 4

the advantage of ezetrol overr zimmex?

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No advantage: Simvastatin has a host of benefits aside from the pure lowering LDL aspect; ezetrol, while it reduces ldl, does not seem to have the same level of effect on actual coronary artery disease as the statins do.  It may be reasonable to use one over the other due to allergy or drug reactions, but most doctors will go with the statin drug.

Question 5

how to tell if your uterer is blocked?

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May be painful...: If sudden blockage, usually by passing a kidney stone, usually there is flank or back pain, often excrutiating (sometimes said to be one of the worst of all kinds of pain). Gradual blockage usually causes no symptoms and the diagnosis is only made by imaging (CT scan, MRI, etc). What makes you worried about it? Discuss with your doctor. Happy new year.

Question 6

do nerve blocks cause a lot of damage?

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They shouldn't: Nerve blocks, when properly done, should not have a high risk of producing damage. That being said, any procedure does have some risk and should be discussed with your doctor.

Question 7

how much do medial branch blocks cost?

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Variable: But this procedure should be covered by most all insurance carriers. It is usually due with one or two diagnostic blocks and if successful completed with an rfa which is a burning of the nerve that can relieve pain for 1-2 years. Plan on about $3000.

Question 8

what are the advantages of jogging daily?

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Multiple: The advantages to a daily jogging program are these: increased aerobic fitness , better leg muscle tone, and increased endorphin release which usually results in better concentration powers and ability to relax . Best of luck!

Question 9

what are the proven advantages of exercise?

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Too many to list: This includes reduction in strokes, heart attacks, improved blood pressure, blood sugar, moods, sleep, staving off dementia, improved sexual function, decreased pain, decreased incidence of many different cancers  ...... There isn't any other single pill/intervention with more "evidenced based data" about benefits compared to exercise!

Question 10

meidial branch blocks. what doesthis do exactly?

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Block back pain: These are nerves that control small joints in the back and neck. The blocks are done to help diagnose and treat the source of back or neck pain. If the blocks are helpful then you may be a candidate for an ablation procedure. Your doctor should have discussed all if this with you. If they didn't, then maybe you should get another opinion. These should be performed by a physician only.

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