How do members experience Nerve Block?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain 38 6
Pain in lower back 22 10
Meralgia paresthetica 17 3
Migraine headaches 6 5
Complex regional pain syndrome type I 5 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Injection site pain 4
Pain 3
Ataxia (lack of coordination) 1
Bruising 1
Fatigue 1
Hypersensitive skin 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 4
Moderate 11
Mild 6
None 14

Member evaluations

StormyWeathers

evaluated on Jun 08, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain in lower back: Slight
  • Side effects: Moderate