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After diagnosis, do you continue to see your neurologist?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 24 9:13am | Replies (56)
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Hi rwilson53,

Can you let us know how you make out with the nerve block in your ankle?

I have PN in both legs. I don't have much pain due to success with gabapentin.

However, I do have severe pain in my left ankle which I believe is caused by the combination of sciatica and PN. I am trying to get my neurologist or back ortho to consider trying a nerve block in my ankle. So far they are reluctant.

If you find some relief with the nerve block I may try going directly to a pain specialist to see if they may agree to try it.

Thanks in advance, and, I hope the shot works for you!

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rwilson53 | @rwilson53 | Aug 13 9:00pm

I am having it done tomorrow morning. I will let you know. Thanks

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rwilson53 | @rwilson53 | Aug 21 12:36pm

It has been a week since I had the nerve block done. I have had about a 30-50% decrease in pain in my right foot. Each day is a little different, but over all I feel it has been worth it. I am able to go to sleep easier and sleep better. I will have to see how long it last. There are pros and cons from having a nerve block down. If you want to try it, I hope your doctors will provide it to you. Good Luck. Robert

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