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Old 04-21-2011, 08:33 AM
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As I was told by my PM Dr. each block can cause different feelings of relief and sensations. I have nerve blocks for my right hand/forearm so a bit different. The nurse always calls me the following day to check on me and see where my pain is at and if I have experienced anything different. I am by no means a pro at any of this because it is new to me as well but what I have learned with doctors is, you need to advocate for you. Trying to be courteous does not always work and having to wait for a follow up for a few weeks doesn't make a lot of sense if you are experiencing different "abnormal" feelings. I learned with this particular Dr. that I had to speak up (not rudely) ask questions right then and there and not feel bad if she had another patient to go see because I am her patient to. Being in pain, stressing over weird and new experiences only makes life more unbearable for us, the ones suffering to begin with. SO please take a stand for yourself, speak up and be heard with these doctors otherwise you will just be another piece of their assembly line. and by all means continue to ask questions and discuss with us here as it does help, I know it helps me tremendously!!

good luck!!
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