I recently had a sympathic nerve block and the doctor hit a nerve and as he did, my leg jumped up behind me and I had a searing pain from the point the needle was in my back down a straight line to my foot. My whole body jerked. I never felt a warm feeling when it was being preformed and never felt numb or any relief. I was concerned that my body jumped so much with a needle in my back. Since then I have terrible back pain and never received any relief from this block. My question is, are they suppose to hit a nerve and could this have done damage to my back?
2006-10-24 11:50:44 · 4 answers · asked by Jilly 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
It is highly possible that they did do some damage. What did you recieve the block for? I had a spinal block for both my c sections and never had any problems other than severe migraine headaches as is common. However I have never stopped having them.
I would go see a neurologist and get his advice/opinion on the matter.
For your sake I hope that no damage was done. Highly possible though.
And they are not supposed to hit the nerve, just kinda block it from transmitting.
Good luck
2006-10-24 11:55:01 · answer #1 · answered by sesamenc 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is my understanding that the nerve block shot is supposed to block the general area surrounding the nerve and not hit the exact nerve...
I had back surgery a few years back and my sciatic nerve has been crushed by my spine and I keep going to my doctor to get nerve shots to help me and it never seems to do much good...
He aims for the surrounding tissue though and not the exact nerve...
He uses a floroscope to see where he is going inside me because I have metal bolts and screws holding my spine together...
The only relief I have had in in the form of pain pills called Vicodin or hydrocodone...
If you ask for the stronger mgs., it should help...
I have to take mine every 6 hours to stay out of pain...
2006-10-24 12:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by aspenkdp2003 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not ideal but very it is common. There is no way for a doctor to truly see the nerves inside of you as he performs the block. Therefore, depending on the situation these use an electric stimulator or xray to help guide them. Touching other nerves as he goes along is just a fact of having this procedure done.
Although its possible to have done some damage its highly UNLIKELY from the symptoms you are describing.
2006-10-24 11:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you Run, then run IF you don't go to a gym class, tae-bo whatever and get the negative energy out. If that doesnt work, I would find a very quiet spot in the park or backyard and let out a huge scream, go get a massage (hot shower), eat something with friends or get your fav comfort food and read a good chapter in a book, and thank the stars that you are safe and can enjoy thanksgiving. Tomorrow is A NEW DAY with the same baggage from yesterday, just believe in a better day I believe it will help . Hope this helps!!!
2016-03-18 23:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like they hit the nerve that controls the sciatic nerve the block is put into epidural space in the spine a bad shot has been know to trigger strokes
2006-10-24 12:03:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋