Dharam Mann, MD; Samir Jani, MD; Manjula Singh, MD; Shahzad Hussain, MD
Phone: 732.202.3000 FAX:732.849.0015 gsmedicalcenter.org
Discharge Instructions/ Home Care after your procedure:
IINJECTION SITE CARE:
- Ice Packs, if needed for the first 24 hours
- Warm moist heating pads after the first 24 hours
- May alternate ICE and HEAT every 10 minutes
ACTIVITY
- Take it easy today, rest for 24 hours
- Increase activity as tolerated
- If you have weakness or numbness anywhere caused by the pain block, limit activity until the sensation returns to normal
- You may take a shower and remove the band aids
- Avoid tub baths, whirlpools and swimming pools for the next 2-3 days
DIET
- Drink plenty of fluids
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER THE PROCEDURE
- You may experience an increase in pain for 24 hours to 5 days after the injection, or a stiff, full, tight feeling. This is normal. Use ice and heat as needed.
- You may have bruising at the injection site. If so, apply ice. Your pain may take several days to go away. This is because the steroid medication you received can take up to 72 hours to become effective. Maximum steroid effect will usually be seen in 7 to 10 days.
- Do not drive a vehicle, drink alcohol, or operate machinery for 24 hours from your procedure if you receive anesthesia (IV Sedation).
NOTIFY YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
- Any skin rashes, hives, shortness of breath, or wheezing
- An increase in your level of pain unrelieved by regular means
- Persistent nausea or vomiting
- Persistent headache, which worsens upon sitting.
- Chills/fever (temperature greater than 100 F)
- Please call Garden State Medical Center if you have any unusual problems not covered in this document
To help us check the results of your back pain block, please note if and when your pain returns. Also, record the time you begin taking any pain medications. Any other questions or concerns, call the doctor’s office at (732) 849-0077.
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