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

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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.

Answered 12/1/2018

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Can someone explain a pudendal nerve block to me? I've heard no more erections, but will my penis feel numb to the point it would freak me out?

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24 hours after pudendal nerve block: 1. No erection 2. right foot numb, walking with limp. Cannot do calf raise of body weight right foot (could be done before block). What is potential for nerve damage? is it rare w these symptoms?

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