What are Nerve Blocks? Are they good for you?

I was attacked and my jaw and skull were fractured in 2001. I had my jaw wired as the surgeon in Zimbabwe didn't have the plates and screws used now days. Now fast forward 23 years I still have some wires in my jaw and skull. Since the attack I kept getting severe pain in my jaw towards the chin where the main break was. I had been to see countless doctors and was given antibiotics and pain killers. Eventually my GP recommended I go and see an oral surgeon. He briefly looked at my scan and said that it was nerve damage from the attack and that I have 3 choices. 1. Permanent epilepsy medications that apparently assist in nerve pain. 2. Nerve block. 3. Surgically remove the nerve. I looked at my options and decided to go for the nerve block as I didn't want Permanent medications and didn't want to have the nerve removed and have my face sag and have no feelings in my face and lips. Now the to my horror the doctor proceeded to push the needle into my jaw with 100% alcohol with no anesthetic!!!!!!!? Well I can't even begin to explain the burning pain I experienced. It was absolutely horrific. After this barbaric event I asked the doctor if that pain was normal and he basically said that I should stop feeling sorry for myself as there are people far worse than me. So moving on my nerve was now burnt and I couldn't feel half my face and jaw resulting I food and drink always running down my face. Now a few months later the nerve regenerated and the pain got so bad that whilst on holiday in Thailand I spent a whole week in bed. I was taking pain meds and epilepsy meds to try and manage the pain. I had enough as this was consuming my life. After the holiday I decided to fly to South africa and see a specialist there. I explained the whole story to him and after some scans he showed me there was nothing wrong with my nerve and that where I had the pain, there was infection in the bone and teeth. He recommended removing 4 teeth and expose the infected area and treat it. I immediately agreed. It was the best decision I ever made. After 23 years I am now pain free. I have had teeth implants done and I can now have a normal life. So my advice is make sure you see competent doctors.

I had a nerve block last week, my pain is 95 % pain free but i feel tired and i feel all the symptoms of the pain without the pain, it is difficult to explain it

I'm supposed to get nerve blocking (to the neck area) for acute pain stemming from osteonecrosis caused by radiation (for throat cancer). But, I'm glad I watched this 'cuz, the nerve block injections are scheduled for tomorrow and right now, I'm on antibiotics for a recurring jaw infection. Nobody mentioned to me that it's, probably not a good idea to do it while I'm fighting an infection. Thanks guys, I'm rescheduling.

I have been recommended for a block at the screw that was put into by SI joint during fusion surgery. Have had constant paint since surgery six months ago with constant narcotics.

They're recommending a nerve block stimulator for my arthritic ankle joint.

I just had a cyst drained and corticosteroids injected in the facet joint. I don't have back or sciatic pain for the first time in years.

Yes. I just had sholder clean out. The block was great

I've had 2 nerve blocks in my lower lumbar for bulging disc and pinched nerves . The first nerve block lasted around 10 days and the pain returned slowly , it was rather expensive so I didn't do another for a few years . I just had another one done yesterday on the same thing and it helped , but not as well as the first time . I'm not looking for it to last , so I probably won't have it done again , just because of how expensive it is , and it kinda hurts . I'll just continue with the ibuprofen 800mg twice a day and deal with the rest . I've tried physical therapy , chiropractic care and neither worked for me , guess I'll just have to deal with pain till I die

Heck L5 pain on Gabapentin not helping should I slowly reduce ,having nerve block in two weeks ,fingers crossed the pain is getting me down ,thank you for your advice

Does a nerve block work for muscle injury? I don't have nerve damage, I have lower, mid back muscle damage from head-on car impact. 3.5 years later it still hurts to carry a bag of groceries. I'm a scuba diver and I've always been active. I'm tired of hurting. Any suggestions? Thanks. 😊

I had surgery yesterday to repair my fibula, they gave me a nerve block for lower leg. Personally I remember being told it would last 10\12 hours, so I was expecting to feel something in my leg by end of day. Surgery was at 7:30 am Thursday morning by 5:30 pm I was expecting to feel something but everything was still completely numb below the knee. Couldn't move my toes,couldn't feel my toes or skin below the knee. Even nothing at 3:30 am almost 24 hours later, was scared and couldn't sleep. Finally fell asleep at 4:30 and woke up at 7:30, now 24 hours postop. Finally starting to feel tingling in my toes, a few area on my leg I can feel tingling, feel tingling on the back of my toes, but can't move them. I think I would not elect to do this again, I prefer to feel my leg and foot and take pain meds instead of worry if I'm going to get my leg back.

Yeah about 3 weeks ago for DDD with right side and left side stenosis worse on the right so injection on the right lumbar lower back it seems to be working well

Yassssss...had nerve block ❤❤❤

Yes in my Sciatica and ankle to block pain for my right ankle my question is will i still have feeling in my leg

Im set to have one in July

Recommended afraid. How long does it last? Done at surgical center.

Are nerve blocks the same as epidural anti inflammatory? Ive been told as a 31 year old to get a tens unit surgically instilled in my spine. Does phantom pain persist with the nerve ending being burned off?

I just had a cervical C4 C6 nerve block today in my doctor'soffice. I felt like a bobblehead, my husband had to help me anytime I had to move due to the fact that I feel like I may fall forward. As of now it's only been 2 hours so we'll see how it goes from here. 🤷🏽‍♀️

I am having one this afternoon on my low back lol trying to see if I am a candidate for nerve ablation.. we shall see

My sister. Had one