Just wondering if anyone has had any success with a lumbar nerve block? Any experiences would be valuable. Thanks
Lumbar nerve block: Just wondering if anyone... - Pain Concern
Lumbar nerve block
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Yes my husband has had many over the years. I think they worked every time apart from twice...sometimes very successful in keepng him relatively pain free for 4 months.
He now has facet joint injections as these work better on his spinal degeneration. And gets them every 6 months which is rare.
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Hi there. I have had multiple spinal blocks. None of which was successful. That said. What works for one doesn’t necessarily work for another. Give it a go. I was told it could last for anything up to a year. The longest lasted for four days. I’m sure like me you’re willing to try anything which I still am. Good luck
personally I've had greater success with nerve burns; the nerve blocks only lasted a short while for me, but good luck!
I had one last year, lasted 4 months
Had another yesterday, fingers crossed it works again!
Hi, I have them every six months, the most recent ones were last Wednesday, works every time, would definitely recommend it. Give it a go - if it doesn't suit you then try something else. Good luck!
hi bunce i had them last year did nothing for me,just try it may work for you.good luck
I’ve had nerve root block under fluoroscopy twice. The first time effects only lasted 30 mins which was not what I expected. Three years after the first my neurosurgeon asked me to go for another. This time it worked but the effects wore off in about a month. As it was described to me, by the surgeon, “It’s a bit like playing darts and aiming for the bull. Sometimes you get a direct hit and other times you get close but not close enough.”
Considering it is primarily used as a diagnostic tool to check out the problem area it is very good as. If it has an effect, no matter how small, then it shows there is a problem.