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by Pudendalite
Fri Aug 15, 2014 1:26 am
Forum: NERVE BLOCKS
Topic: Is it worth traveling to have specialists do the blocks?
Replies: 8
Views: 2103

Re: Is it worth traveling to have specialists do the blocks?

I was given the wrong information, Dr. Hibner's office called me back today to schedule. They do accept self pay and give a 50% discount! My consultation is scheduled for October. Now I can't decide if I should have the nerve blocks where I live before the the consultation, or wait and schedule them...
by Pudendalite
Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:02 am
Forum: NERVE BLOCKS
Topic: Is it worth traveling to have specialists do the blocks?
Replies: 8
Views: 2103

Re: Is it worth traveling to have specialists do the blocks?

I went ahead and scheduled with my local doctor, we'll see how it goes. He uses ultrasound and fluoroscopy. It's an injection directly into alcock's canal because he said that's where the problem shows up on the MRN. I had no idea, I thought these injections were always done at the ischial spine.
by Pudendalite
Mon Aug 11, 2014 5:47 pm
Forum: NERVE BLOCKS
Topic: Is it worth traveling to have specialists do the blocks?
Replies: 8
Views: 2103

Re: Is it worth traveling to have specialists do the blocks?

Thank you for the input. Unfortunately I just called Dr. Hibner's office and they refuse to accept me as a patient because I am self pay. I don't know what my options are now for specialists. I live on west coast and am in too much pain to travel very far. Seems like Dr. Filler is the only option. D...
by Pudendalite
Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:05 pm
Forum: NERVE BLOCKS
Topic: Is it worth traveling to have specialists do the blocks?
Replies: 8
Views: 2103

Is it worth traveling to have specialists do the blocks?

Hello, I have been bedridden for 6 years due to pudendal neuralgia after a car accident. I just recently had a MRN that proves my nerves are inflamed, edema is clearly shown. My question is: is it worth traveling out of state to have the nerve blocks done by specialists or is it safe/effective for a...
by Pudendalite
Thu Aug 07, 2014 12:55 am
Forum: MRI/MRN
Topic: My MRN results: what do they mean?
Replies: 1
Views: 1300

My MRN results: what do they mean?

Hello I just got the results of my 3T MR Neurography of Lumbosacral Plexus. The test shows there is edema/inflammation of the pudendal nerves. The radiologist wrote "The bilateral pudendal nerves appear inflamed left greater than right as they course through the perineum, distal to alcock's can...

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