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08-09-2007, 08:11 PM | #1 | |||
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Has anyone had any experince with nerve blocks. Have they been helpful, or not? How long have they lasted?
My Neurologist is going to try a nerve block in the occipital nerves, (I have Occipital Neuralgia) next week. I have never had them before, and I'm very nervous! I really hope it helps. But I hope it doesn't hurt too much, because I'm a wimp when it comes to needles! lol ~Jaime~
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08-10-2007, 04:24 PM | #2 | ||
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Hi Jaime
I have had 9 blocks to date, usualy every 8 wks. I find they have helped with the pain, but of course not taken it all away but has been worth having them, i`m due for my 10th sept 3rd. I won`t say it is pain free on having it done but over quickly, your head will feel like a block of wood for a few hrs. It is not usual to have a reaction but i do for 10 days or so & am bed bound for around 3-4 days but sleep & sleep. pain consultent thinks it`s the steroids that do it. i must say i`m in the minority having this reaction but telling you so if it happens you understand why. I like you have occipital neuralgia [ mine due to pressure from tumour ] I am 74 yrs so these things do tend to cause more upset than if i was younger plus i have many other symptoms. I wouldn`t keep having them if they hadn`t been of benifit would i ? Good Luck & let me know how you get on Jaime. Sophia |
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08-11-2007, 12:26 AM | #3 | |||
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Hi Sophia,
Thanks for sharing your experience with nerve blocks. You have had quite a few! I hope I don't have any bad reactions to them, that is the main thing that worries me. But if they help get rid of the pain for 2 months or so, I'll be happy! ~Jaime~ Quote:
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08-15-2007, 04:10 AM | #4 | |||
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Well, I saw my neurologist today. But I'm rather annoyed because he changed his mind about giving me a nerve block! He wants me to try another medication for a month, first! It seems that he sees a nerve block as a last resort, after meds! So, I got all worked up for nothing, and told everyone I was getting the nerve block...now it feels like I lied! So frustrating when Doctors decide what they think is best, and not let us make the choice!
~Jaime~
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08-16-2007, 03:25 PM | #5 | ||
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Hi Jamie.
So sorry you got all worried for nothing this time, but if another med will help it`s worth trying, seems like we have to take notice of these [Gods] Let us know what your new med is ? Love Sophia |
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08-17-2007, 03:52 PM | #6 | ||
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I had a block that lasted 2 hours. Worked great, just wore off way too soon. I do not believe that this is the normal response though!
I hope you find relief! What is the new medication? BTW, that is such a cute picture of yourself! |
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