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I had a lumbar sympathetic block on my left side. the top of my thigh has been number and i can't feel myself touching my thigh. is that expected?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Sympathetic NB: A sympathetic nerve block is a procedure used for SMP and is a relatively safe procedure. Side effects after a sympathetic block may include temporary soreness, numbness and weakness. In many cases a block may provide amelioration for weeks or months. Take care.

Answered 10/1/2014

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