Hi Y'all!
I'm having my first nerve block next Tuesday and have no idea what to expect. I am not thrilled about the prospect but would love to get more than a few days relief from the pain. I've read here that so many of our ic family only experience a few hours relief at a time--please know that my heart goes out to you, dear friends.
I have a wonderful doc with a wonderful staff and they are very helpful to suggest different approaches. I've had 4 rescue instills and will have a second hydro-cystoscopy in late April. Right now we're just trying to get me to April with the least amount of pain.
The PA in the office the other day told me that the doc suspects Pelvic Floor Dysfunction along with the IC and some IBS problems. She reminded me that their protocol with all this is to start with the least invasive and move gradually through the treatment options. She thinks that I should get good relief from the nerve block and so far she's been right on the money!
Could someone please let me know what to expect with the nerve block? I will have a friend go with me to drive me home because I will be "woozie" but what is involved? I guess these procedures are different according to the way the doctor approaches it. I'm scared about this but also want the pain relief!
Thanks for listening and sending positive healing vibes to all!
Nuthatch
I'm having my first nerve block next Tuesday and have no idea what to expect. I am not thrilled about the prospect but would love to get more than a few days relief from the pain. I've read here that so many of our ic family only experience a few hours relief at a time--please know that my heart goes out to you, dear friends.
I have a wonderful doc with a wonderful staff and they are very helpful to suggest different approaches. I've had 4 rescue instills and will have a second hydro-cystoscopy in late April. Right now we're just trying to get me to April with the least amount of pain.
The PA in the office the other day told me that the doc suspects Pelvic Floor Dysfunction along with the IC and some IBS problems. She reminded me that their protocol with all this is to start with the least invasive and move gradually through the treatment options. She thinks that I should get good relief from the nerve block and so far she's been right on the money!
Could someone please let me know what to expect with the nerve block? I will have a friend go with me to drive me home because I will be "woozie" but what is involved? I guess these procedures are different according to the way the doctor approaches it. I'm scared about this but also want the pain relief!
Thanks for listening and sending positive healing vibes to all!
Nuthatch
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