just picking up thread of this conversation. have to have epidural for hip replacement in january. is this same kind of nerve block you are discussing? i am scared about having it done.
just picking up thread of this conversation. have to have epidural for hip replacement in january. is this same kind of nerve block you are discussing? i am scared about having it done.
just picking up thread of this conversation. have to have epidural for hip replacement in january. is this same kind of nerve block you are discussing? i am scared about having it done.
R they giving it to u before surgery or the day of ,I don't kn what it's like yet as I'm dew for one one the 13 no surgery, but they gave me one before they took me into surgery and wasn't under sedation I saw the needle and it was long and I have sever anxiety and I said I hope ur sedating me before u do that they said no I said yes u r ,so they did and had full muscle tear,rotor cuff surgery very painful, woke up arm still numb Dr said be numb 24 hours no pain at this point and said make sure take meds even if u don't feel pain I didn't so wen it wore off I was screaming it was worse pain ever that said if it's when surgery done take pain meds trust me ,I'm need to kn about a cesi block
just picking up thread of this conversation. have to have epidural for hip replacement in january. is this same kind of nerve block you are discussing? i am scared about having it done.
@cak11555
I really don't have a definitive answer for you. There are so many medications used.
However, if I were to guess, I'd think it is probably something like is used when you have a baby and need a C-section.
I don't know specifically what frightens you. Is it the shot or hip replacement?
As I remember, after the initial prick of the needle, some sort of IV is used so that doctors can re-administer medication as needed without having to inject again.
Please know that I am NOT in the medical field in any way.
I share based on my own experiences and/or what others have said and/or research.
Hope this helps...
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
@cak11555
I really don't have a definitive answer for you. There are so many medications used.
However, if I were to guess, I'd think it is probably something like is used when you have a baby and need a C-section.
I don't know specifically what frightens you. Is it the shot or hip replacement?
As I remember, after the initial prick of the needle, some sort of IV is used so that doctors can re-administer medication as needed without having to inject again.
Please know that I am NOT in the medical field in any way.
I share based on my own experiences and/or what others have said and/or research.
Hope this helps...
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
U are such a blessing ty for helping me ,I can tolerate pain I do have anxiety I dint like the feel of something making my body feels wierd will this happen and u said u had a cesi
@karolyn
Thank you for your kind words.
Honestly, my pain had gotten so SEVERE, that no matter what, I was ready for just about anything that would help!
Ronnie
@karolyn Dear Karolyn, and @cak11555
I have had epidural injections with and without sedation and I have had the procedure done by at least 5 different doctors (my husband was in the Navy so we moved a lot.) I have had "nerve blocks" also. The epidural I did not find painful. The first shot will be with a small needle used to numb the skin. At most it felt like a bee sting. So then you are numb and don't feel anything. You might feel a little pressure from the steroid medicine filling the area but ask the doctor to slow down. After the injection, you cannot drive that day and it's best to rest as much possible until the next day.
See if you are allowed to bring your phone or iPOD into the room with you. Play some relaxing music. If you like essential oils, put a couple drops of Lavender oil on your wrists, behind your ears or on your temples. I totally understand how anxious you are feeling and I think one or all of these ideas may help you.
I am expecting to be needing an epidural within the next two months myself. I'd really like it if you both would come back and let me know how you did after your injection. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jen
I had two within a month and a week and it is not working though my disc hernia is 6 mm. The pain is horrible and it's been since the 18th of october. Any help and advise would be highly appreciated
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just picking up thread of this conversation. have to have epidural for hip replacement in january. is this same kind of nerve block you are discussing? i am scared about having it done.
@previous post in reply to grandamar and karolyn
R they giving it to u before surgery or the day of ,I don't kn what it's like yet as I'm dew for one one the 13 no surgery, but they gave me one before they took me into surgery and wasn't under sedation I saw the needle and it was long and I have sever anxiety and I said I hope ur sedating me before u do that they said no I said yes u r ,so they did and had full muscle tear,rotor cuff surgery very painful, woke up arm still numb Dr said be numb 24 hours no pain at this point and said make sure take meds even if u don't feel pain I didn't so wen it wore off I was screaming it was worse pain ever that said if it's when surgery done take pain meds trust me ,I'm need to kn about a cesi block
@cak11555
I really don't have a definitive answer for you. There are so many medications used.
However, if I were to guess, I'd think it is probably something like is used when you have a baby and need a C-section.
I don't know specifically what frightens you. Is it the shot or hip replacement?
As I remember, after the initial prick of the needle, some sort of IV is used so that doctors can re-administer medication as needed without having to inject again.
Please know that I am NOT in the medical field in any way.
I share based on my own experiences and/or what others have said and/or research.
Hope this helps...
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
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1 Reaction@grandmar. thanks for your helpful reply. it is the epidural i have been worrying about.
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What exactly are you worried about??
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@grandmar. i am anxious about pain from the injection and the sensation i will feel as i lose feeling in my lower body.
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Thank you for your kind words.
Honestly, my pain had gotten so SEVERE, that no matter what, I was ready for just about anything that would help!
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2 Reactions@karolyn Dear Karolyn, and @cak11555
I have had epidural injections with and without sedation and I have had the procedure done by at least 5 different doctors (my husband was in the Navy so we moved a lot.) I have had "nerve blocks" also. The epidural I did not find painful. The first shot will be with a small needle used to numb the skin. At most it felt like a bee sting. So then you are numb and don't feel anything. You might feel a little pressure from the steroid medicine filling the area but ask the doctor to slow down. After the injection, you cannot drive that day and it's best to rest as much possible until the next day.
See if you are allowed to bring your phone or iPOD into the room with you. Play some relaxing music. If you like essential oils, put a couple drops of Lavender oil on your wrists, behind your ears or on your temples. I totally understand how anxious you are feeling and I think one or all of these ideas may help you.
I am expecting to be needing an epidural within the next two months myself. I'd really like it if you both would come back and let me know how you did after your injection. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jen
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3 ReactionsI had two within a month and a week and it is not working though my disc hernia is 6 mm. The pain is horrible and it's been since the 18th of october. Any help and advise would be highly appreciated