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So i had a pudendual nerve block 2 days ago but starting today i am having horrible pain in my rectum and my tailbone area and its shooting down my legs and tingling and my legs are numb any idea what this could be i can hardly walk because it hurts?

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Act today: You need to contact your doctor immediately, as this is NOT a normal response, and indeed, could even represent an injection complication such as an infection. Indeed, it may well be best to go to a local emergency department. Do NOT delay, get proactive now!!

Dr Brown and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/30/2021

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