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Back Pain. Epidural Nerve Block. Lumbar Puncture. When Will I Feel Better?
I am going for a series of tests for my back. They sent me a paper saying guidelines for nerve block epidural block causl block sacro-iliac block facet block lumbar puncture do they do all these exams all together how long does it usaully take what is the procedure ? i am getting a little scared . can you pls inlighten me of what i should expect. ty
Fri, 27 Sep 2013
Hi, Thanks for using HCM.
All these blocks are given to block nerve conduction so that sensation are lost in lower limbs.
I feel your doctor may conduct any one of the block not all at a time, they would have just explained different options available. Depending on situation they may decide one procedure.
Lumbar puncture can also be done along with block in a same prick.
Need not have to worry you can discuss with your doctor about which procedure he is going to perform and indication for it.
Hope this answered your question. Consult your doctor for further management.
Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries or doubts and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards
Dr. Vidya
All these blocks are given to block nerve conduction so that sensation are lost in lower limbs.
I feel your doctor may conduct any one of the block not all at a time, they would have just explained different options available. Depending on situation they may decide one procedure.
Lumbar puncture can also be done along with block in a same prick.
Need not have to worry you can discuss with your doctor about which procedure he is going to perform and indication for it.
Hope this answered your question. Consult your doctor for further management.
Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries or doubts and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards
Dr. Vidya
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Hi, thank you for your question
the generic letter explain many procedures which carry same risks and performed in similar way but each one performed in slightly different technique.
your doctor will be doing one procedure or two at the same time, and he should explain it to you on the day of surgery unless you going to see him again befor the procedure.
the procedure usually take about 15 minutes.
best wishes
the generic letter explain many procedures which carry same risks and performed in similar way but each one performed in slightly different technique.
your doctor will be doing one procedure or two at the same time, and he should explain it to you on the day of surgery unless you going to see him again befor the procedure.
the procedure usually take about 15 minutes.
best wishes
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