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Any one know what nerve block is as I'm due to have TKR on the 24th of this month and still don't know what to do Anaesthetic or nerve block could it be an epidural which is injection in the spine and you stay awake has anyone had this just after a bit of advice please .
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robin66848 eileen88018
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Hi Eileen, I don't think you can have an epidural because it doesn't go down far enough. I recommend nerve block because it will still be numb after you get out of surgery and the pain won't be as bad. I was leary getting it because when I was 25 I had a terrific headache but I was told it is not as likely when you are older (I am 65).
it was fine this time no headache. Hope this helps
good luck on your surgery
robin
eileen88018 robin66848
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Thanks Robin I'm 61 but they did say epidural plus medication and earphones to listen to music so you don't hear anything lol
kevin35002 eileen88018
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I had the both. The nerve block is to block the main nerve in the leg. The doctor it around the growing area. They also put u to sleep. The block helps big time after the surgery. Helps with the pain of the incision and the muscles. It's worth it
eileen88018 kevin35002
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Still don't know what to have I'm not bothered about the pain afterwards as I'm in so much pain now but the thought of waking up during surgery is worrying me if you read further down it actually happened to someone. Thanks kevin
kimmers88 eileen88018
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I had a block done and I was still put asleep.I did however wake up and I could hear the drills. I had no pain though and they quickly put me back out. The reason for the block was because I still had a cough going on from a cold that was almost over. They tod me the block wouldn't irrate my lungs as much.
eileen88018 kimmers88
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davidjk22 eileen88018
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Spinal/epidural may be chosen for patients who have a medical history that makes general anesthesia riskier. For instance, a spinal anesthetic for a knee arthroscopy may be a better choice in an asthmatic patient to avoid triggering asthma during the administration of a general anesthetic.? You can also be sedated , so don't worry you wont feel anything . You recover much quicker , I was eating a meal within a few hours .
kimmers88 eileen88018
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I was kind of lupey and laughing and I wasn't awake for long!
eileen88018 kimmers88
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chris00938 kimmers88
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That sounds just like my dental appointment for wisdom teeth out! Oh I hope it's like that - I came out SO happy LOL!
davidjk22 eileen88018
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eileen88018 davidjk22
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Just worried that the epidural won't work a 3rd time as I've had 2 before when having my children
chris00938 eileen88018
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Eileen, from what I understand, the spinal goes into a different place and is a whole different thing from an epidural that you have when you have children. They tell you on the information that there is a slight chance it won't work, so that's why they need the option of a general anaesthetic, so it's the reason you can't eat or drink before the op, but apparently it's pretty rare that it doesn't work and they make sure it is working before they start operating:-) It just seems to have so many less side effects than the general and that's why they prefer it. They really want to get you up and about and OUT as soon as possible:-)))))
eileen88018 chris00938
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chris00938 eileen88018
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Oh so sorry to hear that Eileen. It must be frustrating when you get everything planned. So you're now being 'done' the day after me! We'll both be back on the group around the same time then and can compare notes:-)))) That's assuming mine isn't delayed too! I've been counting the days off for so long now, it feels.
eileen88018 chris00938
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Me to Chris been waiting since the middle of August they rang today said they've got a couple of emergencies coming in so hey ho it's only 9 days later though so once again good luck chris
chris00938 eileen88018
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Oh my goodness Eileen. I do appreciate how lucky I've been. It was only December when I went to the GP and said 'I give in - please refer me - this will be the best Christmas present I can get'. Yes, in the greater scheme of things, nine days isn't a lot when this is going to revolutionise your life. Lots of luck to you too, thanks Eileen:-))))