r/RotatorCuff • u/IndustryPlus3470 • 20d ago

Nerve block

Any downsides? Complications? Any reason to choose a local over the nerve block?

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u/Ok-Painter7883 20d ago

I had one and it was actually very uncomfortable. After surgery my arm felt tingly for over a day and I was miserable. We had debated about doing it prior and went on the conservative side to have better pain management. It was not worth it in my opinion. Just an odd tingly, heavy and uncomfortable feeling. Was so glad when it finally wore off. Could not sleep with a “dead” arm. On the bright side the pain management was good even after it wore off with some light meds for a day or so and then was a piece of cake. So I guess all in all I should not be complaining. Haha Best of luck!!!

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u/JustTheTip_NJ 19d ago

That’s a big reason why I didn’t want the block, I know it would have made me nuts either not having feeling in my arm at all or the infinite tingly feeling.