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How Often Can An Occipital Nerve Block Be Given To A Patient?

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Posted on Mon, 5 Jan 2015
Question: How often can an opcitical blokc be given to the same patient in a year?
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Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (59 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
not more than 3 blocks in 6 months.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

In any given six-month period, generally not more than three occipital nerve blocks can be given. This is because giving more injections could increase the likelihood of side effects from the steroids that are injected.


Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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How Often Can An Occipital Nerve Block Be Given To A Patient?

Brief Answer: not more than 3 blocks in 6 months. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. In any given six-month period, generally not more than three occipital nerve blocks can be given. This is because giving more injections could increase the likelihood of side effects from the steroids that are injected. Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX