So it would be like starting the process all over? I wondered. I may try nerve blockers again. I had a really bad experience with sgb. What is a bier block? I just wonder if arm pain is worse cause leg pain is gone. Anyway, thanks for telling me. I, too wonder if it's worth it.

TK

During hand surgery once. I was awake and watched the whole procedure once the block took effect. Felt nothing at all, like they were working on someone else's arm..... eerie.

Mark56

Yeah, it is starting everything over again. Unfortunately they can't just use the same battery you already have. It's two remotes you'd have to have too, which I mention because this upset me quite when I first found it out for some reason, to know that I'd have to carry a 2nd big remote around with me everywhere as well. But all is good now and I've adjusted, and in the end I made the right decision for me.

In a bier block they put a tourniquet on your arm and then inject lidocaine into your veins- the tourniquet ensures it stays there in the arm. Then they let it just sit for about 30 minutes and they'll deflate the tourniquet. I had these for my legs and wrist, and it was really no big deal. They did it in the office and gave me anesthesia so I was sound asleep for everything. Different doctors have different progressions of treatments too, to try. For example an inpatient infusion is another less invasive option that a lot of doctors do.

Right now we are trying meds topamax, but I did talk with my rep today. She says good results are harder with arm scs, but still achievable. I'll try the meds and hope we can stave off more drastic measures. For now.

Strange complication: I busted a stitch in the hip incision, and now must keep it dry for 2 weeks. I have no idea how it happened.