I guess I have used the wrong terminology in many of my postings so I want to apologize if they have mis-led anyone in the past, present, or future.

I guess I use the term "nerve block" incorrectly.

I have had injections with lidocaine or a similar agent and it was for "diagnostic" purpose. I have also had injections with steroids for "treatment" purposes. When having injections with a steroid, I have called them nerve blocks. If I was incorrect in doing so, I do apologize but the paperwork from my insurer says: surgical procedure - nerve block

I really did not mean to cause any confusion. I have also used the same term "nerve block" regardless of the site of the injection. I have used the term for spinal injections as well as injections for nerves AFTER they have left the spinal column.

The only reason I am making this post is to clarify that I may have been guilty of using improper terminology not only in the past, but will probably do so in the future. I just don't want anyone to be mis-led if I use the wrong terms.