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the BEST doctor for NERVE BLOCKS

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i have nerve damage from my back all the way down my legs into my feet. i have tried many nerve blocks with different doctors but none have been successful. does anyone know the BEST doctor for nerver blocks in the Boston area. PLEASE let me know. ASAP
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try acupuncture and make sure you hear about recommended by a friend and that the doctor is well known. worked for me ..
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At this point, since you have tried several doctors and nerve blocks and are not satisfied. There is a better than likely chance that this procedure isn't the right one for you. Time to look for something else. Facet injections and epidurals to numb the nerve and reduce inflammation might be all that you will get relief from.

Understand that there is no such thing as pain free. If we get 60 to 70 percent relief from therapies and medications then we are doing well.

It is pain management, coming to accept the fact that nothing is perfect is very important towards your feeling better.

Quality of life needs to be restored, after that it is all about a three pronged approach of mind, body and soul. The mind being anti-depressant meds if needed (many of us are on them and some work with nerve pain like Cymbalta). Next is body, the use of therapies and medications. The soul part is acceptance not surrender and your renewed faith that this isn't a punishment and that there is a reason for this, even if you haven't seen it yet. It took me 5 years to see mine. Many never do.

So try something different, work on a better course of pain and nerve meds, and see what happens. Finding the right combo of things is a practice and a patience thing. But if you have a pain doc willing to work with you then you will find your balance

Doug/Ouch
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