HadIt.com Elder jbasser Posted February 28, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 28, 2009 I went in for a simple nerve block procedure and ended up on a stretcher with a whole bunch of docs working on me. It seems that during the procedure they put 2 spinal needles into my neck as were injecting some numbing meds and steroids. Yhe needles were not too painful. The first injection hurt like hell. The second one flat did me in. My heart rate dropped below 40 and I was sick to my stomach and broke out into a cold sweat. I had no Idea where I was at or what had happened. They kept me on a stretcher for a long time. Atropine will bring the heart rate up but it will make you drink for the next 2 days. J A Veteran is a person who served this country. Treat them with respect. A Disabled Veteran is a person who served this country and bears the scars of that service regardless of when or where they served. Treat them with the upmost respect. I do. Rejection is not a sign of failure. Failure is not an option, Medical opinions and evidence wins claims. Trust in others is a virtue but you take the T out of Trust and you are left with Rust so be wise about who you are dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Damn. Glad you are feeling better. Leave it to the VA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder rentalguy1 Posted February 28, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 28, 2009 glad you're ok. This makes me feel much better about my decision NOT to have the ESI a while back 90%, TDIU P&T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted February 28, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 28, 2009 John: Today must be a special day as the angels are watching out for us. Pete Veterans deserve real choice for their health care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike/3/8/cav Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Glad your still with us JB. This is what I'm afraid of with my neck and back problems. Think I'll pass on the needle stuff in the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder jbasser Posted February 28, 2009 Author HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 28, 2009 It was heading toward zero but the Doc caught it and started pumping the accelerator meds. They said it was caused by the pain of the injections. If you neck folks dont have to get this done, Dont. The next step is to burn the nerves. I will do that only under sedation. As for the VA Doc who did the procedure, He was great. One of the Best VA Docs I have seen. J A Veteran is a person who served this country. Treat them with respect. A Disabled Veteran is a person who served this country and bears the scars of that service regardless of when or where they served. Treat them with the upmost respect. I do. Rejection is not a sign of failure. Failure is not an option, Medical opinions and evidence wins claims. Trust in others is a virtue but you take the T out of Trust and you are left with Rust so be wise about who you are dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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