Selective Nerve Root Block

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Hi All... I am scheduled to have a SNRB at T12 next week and am kinda scared! What should I expect (pain wise) during and after this procedure??? Also, anyone know how risky this procedure is?? The doc really seemed to "jump" on this procedure without trying much of anything else first.
 
Hi! I just had SNRB's at L4 and L5 a couple of weeks ago. It really wasn't that bad at all, and took a total of about 30 minutes since I had 2 levels done. I had an epidural injection about 6 weeks ago, and the injection pain was about the same - not bad. The doctor I had do it has many years of experience, and mentioned he has heard of newer doctors taking up to 4 hours to complete the procedure! So make sure your doctor has lots of experience, and you will likely do just fine. You will be nurab from that level on down for a few hours afterwarRAB, so make sure someone drives you and take it easy for a couple of days after.
 
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