Going for First Block - Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Message Board

JusBidinTime · 06-25-2003, 09:00 PM

Hi, I'm going to have my first block and am wondering what to expect. Will I be put to sleep for this? I didn't think I would until reading some posts. Also, I read about getting an IV for this procedure, is this always done? I thought I'd be awake, get the block and be on my way. The Dr. said it takes about 30 mins. Thank you for any info

sharon1030 · 06-25-2003, 09:12 PM

Hi!

I've had many blocks which were done by two different doctors and I was never put to sleep or given sedation. Many people on here have been so I guess you'll find out tomorrow. I didn't think they were that bad. Most of mine were for my legs-lumbar sympathetic blocks. I had one or two for my arm-glanglion blocks. Which part of your body are you having this for-upper or lower extremity?

My first doctor who did them would make me stay in his office for a few hours. The second doctor who did them let me leave immediately. I guess it depends on the doc, but this was my experience. I hope it helps you. Good luck tomorrow and let us know how you did.

Sharon

sharon1030 · 06-25-2003, 09:14 PM

HI again!

I assumed you were having this done tomorrow. I don't know why I did that. Sorry. Good luck whenever you have this done.

Sharon

cattys · 06-26-2003, 11:57 AM

What kind of block are you having? I think some Dr, s do different things when it comes to how they do them.

Good luck.
Cattys

Soxy · 06-26-2003, 12:29 PM

Hi! I've had lumbar blocks with sedation through an IV. It was never enough to put me to sleep except for the last time. Guess they gave me too much!. Anyway, it's a quick process. I swear it took me longer to check in and answer all the questions than it did to have the procedure, go to recovery, have a muffin and go home! Any other questions, let me know. It's not bad at all.
soxy

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