Nerve Blocks

[sthas]

Does anyone have experience of having a nerve block (specifically saphenous nerve in the leg)? I have tried most treatments for chronic pain but wondered about the nerve block direct to the troubled nerve.

thanks

[Hzhr7]

I have them every 3 months into my back & they really do work brilliantly. It stops my sciatica in it's tracks & stops the pain that runs down my arms from my neck . I couldn't function hardly till I had these xx

[sthas in reply to Hzhr7]

Thank you for being so kind to respond

[sthas in reply to Hzhr7]

thanks for replying

[Madlegs1]

As hzhr, I got one in by back for thigh pain. Worked well for about a year and then the pain returned.I haven't got another one because of COVID waiting lists, but must sort myself out to get another.

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thanks for your help

[Kjun54321]

I’ve attempted a nerve block and was told that if I hurt within a half hour after, that the nerve block failed. The doctor was hoping for over 70% correction and I was closer to 40%. I go back for a follow up on Thursday March 2nd.

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thanks you for taking the time to respond

[micox]

IMHO "nerve block" a fraud! The injection is a combination of a local anaesthetic and a steroid and the medic should state that.

The NHS says it uses open communication with patients - it should be frank and say what it is, not disguise it with false terminology. As an example, there are people who would want to refuse steroids.

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good to know thanks

[sthas]

thank you for replying

[Hidden]

Not sure if it's considered a true nerve block but a had a procedure called RFA (radio frequency ablation) done on the two nerves in my lower back to stop sciatica. My pain doctor used a probe that sent pulses of some electrical frequency to the nerves and it deadens them for up to 9 months.

[sthas in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. I did try it but it did not work for me. I appreciate your replying.