What is Nerve Block?
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A nerve block relieves pain by interrupting how pain signals are sent to your brain. It is done by injecting a substance, such as alcohol or phenol, into or around a nerve or into the spine.
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How do members experience Nerve Block?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 38 | 6 | |
| Pain in lower back | 22 | 10 | |
| Meralgia paresthetica | 17 | 3 | |
| Migraine headaches | 6 | 5 | |
| Complex regional pain syndrome type I | 5 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Injection site pain | 4 | |
| Pain | 3 | |
| Ataxia (lack of coordination) | 1 | |
| Bruising | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Hypersensitive skin | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 11 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 14 |
Member evaluations
StormyWeathers
evaluated on Jun 08, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for pain in lower back: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
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