Hi again Tina!
Well, a surgical resection or neurectomy may work better than a nerve block but is also associated with a higher risk of complications, being invasive in nature. Personally I would not consider a nerve block to be tried before considering a surgical resection, to be inappropriate.
Hope this is useful.
Take care!
I mean I DON'T want to do more harm than good, OOPS :)
Hi Dr, The DR in my plan is a podiatrist surgeon. We agreed upon a dehydrated alcohol injection as a less invasive procedure than surgically removing the nerve. 6 shots, once a week, and a 50/50 chance of working. The cons are it also deadens the healthy tissue around the nerve but that he says can regenerate with time. I have had 2 and I still have pain but it has changed a bit. I wonder if I should of opted for the surgery to remove the verve as a sure thing. He is a nice guy but a bit casual. "Shall we try this? and then we'll try that" I just want to do more harm than good. I need an impartial opinion. Thank You , Tina
Thank you for your information and input. I will definitely ask the pro and cons with my doctor. I have an appt. Aug 30th. Thank you again, Tina
Hi there!
I assume you are talking about a permanent nerve block. You could see a pain specialist/ orthopedician/ foot specialist to do the procedure. Post procedure numbness is common with possible chances of weakness. You can discuss the pros and cons with your doctor in detail.
Hope this was useful.
Take care!