anyone familiar with long term nerve block side effects??
 

Hi everyone I am new, not sure how to really navigate around, so I thought I'd start here.

Just a little over two weeks ago I had a shoulder operation to repair two bone spurs and a torn rotator cuff. Surgery went great, although they didn't repair the tear because it's so small. Hopefully that will heal itself. They sent me home with a nerve block in my arm. Everything was numb for 24 hours and I took it out when I was told to. I was told I may have a bloodshot eye, which I never experienced. They didn't tell me that for those 24 hours I may have a droopy eyelid (Horners Syndrome) and a stuffy nose, all of which are side effects from the Interscalene block. Two weeks later I sill have a very stuffy nose (both sides) and a droopy eyelid (right eye same as the repaired shoulder). I have researched for 3 days and have found nothing specific. Yesterday, I finally decided to contact the surgeon and my PCP. They both have gotten in touch with the Anesthesiologist and none of the three can come up with anything. I did see the surgeon today, he said the nerve block would have had to have caused the problem. They don't know when or if it will get better. He told me exercise it and take B12. He doesn't want to send me to see a Neurologist or Ophthalmologist yet. He wants to see me again in three weeks to see if it has gotten any better.

If I place my hand over my right eye it is somewhat blurry or if I am looking at anything close up it is somewhat blurry, like the computer screen. Maybe where the eyelid is partially over my pupil. The movement is fine, but my pupil doesn't dilate well. There is no pain at all, it's just aggravating.

Sorry that I have made this such a long story. I am just hoping that someone knows or can relate to this with all the detail.

I hope everyone is doing well and can help me find some answers. Thank you!!

-Aimee

Aimee;

Hi there. Welcome to Neurotalks!!

I looked up Interscalene Block and side effects of these blocks but nothing I read matched what you are going through.

Honestly, I wouldn't wait to see a Neuro but depending on where you live, well, I don't know if you can get in to see one.

I hope someone else will come along and tell you what you should do.

We have very knowledgable people on these boards.

Someone will pop in.

Wishing you well.

I am new! need help SOS
 

:confused: please help me get in..

Hi Miss Aimee! :Wave-Hello: Welcome to NeuroTalk!

Take a look around and feel free to join in anywhere. You might benefit most from using the search engine located in the toolbar near the top of every page. Just plunk in some of your keywords to locate discussions about your specific symptoms. I hope you'll soon find some answers. :)

Hi Aimee and Welcome to NeuroTalk. My son had a nerve a couple of months ago for a shoulder procedure and I remember the anesthesiologist going over the possible side effects. One of them being stuffy nose, stiff neck....
I can't remember the rest of them, but since she was the one giving the info, it seems like your Anes. needs to recheck you. They are the ones that administer the block, so in my mind, they should investigate the repercussions from it. Good luck and keep us posted.

Oh, and please make yourself at home here..

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Hi Miss Aimee,

You might want to read or post over in the TOS forum. Many of the members over there have had interscalene blocks and could shed some light on it.

I myself have had several and have had the Horners experience. Nerves are a very delicate thing in that area. THe injection may have touched one of them and might take a little longer to recover.

At the top of the TOS forum there is a sticky with some docs list who are experienced with these types of blocks. You could contact one of them and see if they could help.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum24.html

:hug::hug:
Shelley

Nerve blocker injections...are they safe
 

My pm dr wants to give me nerve blocker injections. I have chronic pain from a cervical fusion that is not healing. If I didn't feel the pain I would have never known it wasn't healing and went on with life. The pain is how I found out it isn't healing or at least healing very slowly. My dr has already given me three the limit sterroid shots in my shoulder which is injured, I am also diabetic type 2 and have high blood pressure, alot of numbness in arms and hands and severe pain in neck and shoulders. Is this safe for me, I have heard bad things about nerve blockers and I am supposed to get this done on the 19th thinking about cancelling the appt and finding out more info. I don't want anymore permanent damage than I have already aquired from this injury. Any input would be most helpful...thank you

Nerve Blocks
 

Aimee and Slimshady,
I have become curious and researching nerve blocks as well. Though I am not diabetic
or high blood pressure - my remaining arm (rt.arm amputated) is experiencing figure and
hand numbing,fore arm nerve/muscle,as well as in the shoulder locks. After recently
having carpel tunnel, ulnar nerve relocation, bi-cep tendon reattached and labium closer
surgeries.
All this with very little relief -thus I am being referred to a hand/arm specialist with a
four month waiting list just to get the consulting visit. Perhaps as Shelly suggested to
visit with a psychcentral. dr. . Yet - without putting them in one basket (to cover up
their work for each other) maybe it's worth a visit! I hope to only get to resolution so
life can go on.
New member shorty

[QUOTE=Miss Aimee;250723]Hi everyone I am new, not sure how to really navigate around, so I thought I'd start here.

Just a little over two weeks ago I had a shoulder operation to repair two bone spurs and a torn rotator cuff. Surgery went great, although they didn't repair the tear because it's so small. Hopefully that will heal itself. They sent me home with a nerve block in my arm. Everything was numb for 24 hours and I took it out when I was told to. I was told I may have a bloodshot eye, which I never experienced. They didn't tell me that for those 24 hours I may have a droopy eyelid (Horners Syndrome) and a stuffy nose, all of which are side effects from the Interscalene block. Two weeks later I sill have a very stuffy nose (both sides) and a droopy eyelid (right eye same as the repaired shoulder). I have researched for 3 days and have found nothing specific. Yesterday, I finally decided to contact the surgeon and my PCP. They both have gotten in touch with the Anesthesiologist and none of the three can come up with anything. I did see the surgeon today, he said the nerve block would have had to have caused the problem. They don't know when or if it will get better. He told me exercise it and take B12. He doesn't want to send me to see a Neurologist or Ophthalmologist yet. He wants to see me again in three weeks to see if it has gotten any better.

If I place my hand over my right eye it is somewhat blurry or if I am looking at anything close up it is somewhat blurry, like the computer screen. Maybe where the eyelid is partially over my pupil. The movement is fine, but my pupil doesn't dilate well. There is no pain at all, it's just aggravating.

Sorry that I have made this such a long story. I am just hoping that someone knows or can relate to this with all the detail.

I hope everyone is doing well and can help me find some answers. Thank you!!

-Aimee[/QUOTEI have had a nerve block today for shoulder surgery x when I looked in the mirror on my return home noticedy eyelid is drooping. Hope it blummin does sort itself out it looks awful!