Hello all. I had my first nerve block yesterday and was wondering how long I should expect to have to wait for noticeable results.
Thanks!
nerve block results
Re: nerve block results
Hi Emmet,
How are you doing now?
Sorry, this answer is a bit late but the way nerve blocks typically work is that you get an anesthetic and a steroid injected. With the anesthetic you should have immediate pain relief or partial relief for a few hours if they hit the right spot and if it's the pudendal nerve that is causing your pain. Once the anesthetic wears off you might have a flare-up but then the steroid kicks in a few days later and hopefully will bring down the inflammation and give you some pain relief.
Violet
How are you doing now?
Sorry, this answer is a bit late but the way nerve blocks typically work is that you get an anesthetic and a steroid injected. With the anesthetic you should have immediate pain relief or partial relief for a few hours if they hit the right spot and if it's the pudendal nerve that is causing your pain. Once the anesthetic wears off you might have a flare-up but then the steroid kicks in a few days later and hopefully will bring down the inflammation and give you some pain relief.
Violet
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
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Re: nerve block results
Have you had any noticeable effects from the block Emmet?
Take care,
Helen
Take care,
Helen
Fall 2008. Misdiagnosed with lumber spine problem. MRN June 2010 indicated pudendal entrapment at Alcocks canal. Diagnosed with complex variant piriformis syndrome with sciatic, pudendal and gluteal entrapment's by Dr Filler 2010.Guided piriformis botox injection 2011 Bristol. 2013, Nerve conduction test positive; new spinal MRI scan negative, so diagnosed for the 4th time with pelvic nerve entrapment, now recognised as Sciatic, pudendal, PFCN and cluneal nerves at piriformis level.
Re: nerve block results
Thanks for the responses Violet and Helen. It's hard for me to say whether I'm better or not. I guess if I am, it's not that dramatic an improvement. I'm due for my 2nd nerve block Dec. 6th. My first was just on the right side, which is the worse one. This time I'm getting injections on both sides. Hopefully I'll have more noticeable results.
Hoping everyone had a good Thanksgiving,
Emmet
Hoping everyone had a good Thanksgiving,
Emmet
Re: nerve block results
Hi Emmet,
I just had one - bilateral - 5 days ago. I have more leg and abdomen burning pain than ever, but the pudendal nerve area is about at the same pain level for me as pre injection. I will say I was amazed at how painless the procedure was, but now if only it did some good!
I wish you the very best, and maybe having both sides done will be a boost for you.
take care,
Debbie
I just had one - bilateral - 5 days ago. I have more leg and abdomen burning pain than ever, but the pudendal nerve area is about at the same pain level for me as pre injection. I will say I was amazed at how painless the procedure was, but now if only it did some good!
I wish you the very best, and maybe having both sides done will be a boost for you.
take care,
Debbie
Vag pain, leg burning 3/11, SIJ inj 7/11, Pelvic PT, Chiro/acupuncture,
2-CT pudendal blks 11/2012, did help, less deep vag pain
Potter MRI 04/2012 - Scar tissue/thickening at SS/ST, scar in Alcock canal -bilateral,
Hibner 6/12 suggests Botox (didnt do), 8/12 more pelvic PT w/ dry needling
Gabapentin 1800 mg, Lyrica 200 mg, 5mg valium, vicodin as needed
Trying to get rid of central sensitization burning pain in my legs, Valium seems to be helping
Looking into more mindfulness options. . . . .
2-CT pudendal blks 11/2012, did help, less deep vag pain
Potter MRI 04/2012 - Scar tissue/thickening at SS/ST, scar in Alcock canal -bilateral,
Hibner 6/12 suggests Botox (didnt do), 8/12 more pelvic PT w/ dry needling
Gabapentin 1800 mg, Lyrica 200 mg, 5mg valium, vicodin as needed
Trying to get rid of central sensitization burning pain in my legs, Valium seems to be helping
Looking into more mindfulness options. . . . .
Re: nerve block results
Hello all,
Had my second nerve block 2 weeks ago (bilateral). The nerve block numbed the pain for about an hour, and I thought I felt some improvement beginning about a week after. But 2 weeks out, I'm probably back to where I was at first, painwise. Having a third block in about 2 weeks. One thing that did happen when I received the second block was that my right hip lost strength. I'm not sure if it was weakness, numbness, or both. My doctor explained that he inadvertently "splashed" the hip adducting nerve with the anesthetic. He assured me that I just needed some time, and in fact it turned out not to be a big deal. The hip was back to full strength in about 2 hours. It was a bit strange while this effect lasted though. It felt like my right hip was made out of jello. Ah, never a dull moment. Anyway, just wanted to report back on what's happening.
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday with family and friends.
All the best,
Emmet
Had my second nerve block 2 weeks ago (bilateral). The nerve block numbed the pain for about an hour, and I thought I felt some improvement beginning about a week after. But 2 weeks out, I'm probably back to where I was at first, painwise. Having a third block in about 2 weeks. One thing that did happen when I received the second block was that my right hip lost strength. I'm not sure if it was weakness, numbness, or both. My doctor explained that he inadvertently "splashed" the hip adducting nerve with the anesthetic. He assured me that I just needed some time, and in fact it turned out not to be a big deal. The hip was back to full strength in about 2 hours. It was a bit strange while this effect lasted though. It felt like my right hip was made out of jello. Ah, never a dull moment. Anyway, just wanted to report back on what's happening.
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday with family and friends.
All the best,
Emmet