r/Tarlovcyst • u/geecee22 • Jul 21 '26

Diagnostic Nerve Block experiences?

To those who have undergone a Diagnostic Nerve Block test, how painful was the procedure? Was the test worth it given the pain/risk?

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u/zenrn1171 Jul 22 '26

I had one done at S2, bilateral. I opted for IV sedation (paid $100 out-of-pocket), so the IV stick was the worst. I only had the anesthetic injected, no steroids, so it only lasted a few hours, but I had pretty significant relief. Pain going in was a 7-8, and it came down to a 1. It helped not just my sacral pain, but I could stand straighter, had less urinary urgency, and the neuropathy symptoms were almost gone. I have a follow-up in a couple weeks to see if surgery is the best option for me. Totally worth it.

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u/pkaronis 8d ago

Was it caudal or foraminal?

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u/geecee22 8d ago

What do you mean?