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brisco71 12-30-2013 01:06 AM
Scalene block
 
I am heading back to Johns Hopkins tomorrow(flying from Kentucky to Baltimore)for a scalene block. I am nervous and do not really know what to expect. The surgeon wants this and a MRI(also done tomorrow)so he can decide if I'm a good candidate for surgery. I'm not sure what I'm more anxious about, the shot or having to fly twice in one day(I hate, hate, hate to fly:( Wish me luck!!

H20man 12-30-2013 08:32 PM
What doctor are you seeing? I just saw Dr. Reifsnyder 2 weeks ago at Hopkins Bayview. No mention of a Scalene Block for me. Based on my symptoms and complete loss of radial pulse he suggested I have my first rib removed. I did have a MR Neurography, Doppler Ultrasound, and a few other test that were all negative. The only test that showed anything was the Nerve Conduction/EMG.

brisco71 12-30-2013 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by H20man (Post 1040432)
What doctor are you seeing? I just saw Dr. Reifsnyder 2 weeks ago at Hopkins Bayview. No mention of a Scalene Block for me. Based on my symptoms and complete loss of radial pulse he suggested I have my first rib removed. I did have a MR Neurography, Doppler Ultrasound, and a few other test that were all negative. The only test that showed anything was the Nerve Conduction/EMG.
I'm seeing Dr. Lum. I had a positive Doppler the last time I was there. Just got back and I am beat. P.S. The scalene block was not much fun:(

Eight 12-30-2013 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by brisco71 (Post 1040448)
I'm seeing Dr. Lum. I had a positive Doppler the last time I was there. Just got back and I am beat. P.S. The scalene block was not much fun:(
What did they use lidocaine, Botox, or something else?

brisco71 12-31-2013 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Eight (Post 1040464)
What did they use lidocaine, Botox, or something else?
It was lidocaine. It hurt like a wasp sting when they injected it, but the pain was very brief. I did have some pain relief for about 3 hours after.

per834 12-31-2013 03:25 PM
Hi there,
Don't worry! I've had 2 scalene blocks and they weren't big deal at all! I promise. I was in and out of the hospital in an hour and a half.
My bill is what scared me and hurt the most:eek:


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