How do members experience Lumbar Nerve Block?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain 26 11
Pain in lower back 18 9
Bulging disk lower L4 and L5 14 2
Back pain 3 1
Complex regional pain syndrome type I 2 2
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain in left hip 2
Insomnia 1
Numbness in left leg 1
Pain 1
Pain in lower back 1
Sacral pain 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 4
Mild 1
None 9