I hope you feel better soon Vrae. I never had lumbar blocks, but I had eight nerveblocks when I first got rsd and had one a week for two months. They put me under for all of them. They were in my neck and I just couldn't be awake for that. It freaked me out too much. I give you alot of credit for handling all you are while being awake. You are very brave and I admire you. Mine didn't help much but I hope yours do. I'll be praying for you.