What We Do > Diagnostic and Therapeutic Spinal and Joint Injection > Selective Nerve Root Block

For more information on preparing for a nerve root block:

• A representative will contact you prior to your appointment to review your medications and registration information.
• If you are taking blood thinnners (Lovenox, Plavix, Heparin, or Coumadin), stop this medication 5 days before your procedure. You may resume the medication the day after your procedure.
• You will need to arrange for a driver to take you home after the procedure.
• The nerve area to be studied will be injected with contrast dye and perhaps a steroid.
• Fluoroscopy, CT or MRI Images will be taken after the injection.
• You may experience some soreness at your injection site for up to 24 hours. This can be managed with over the counter analgesics such as ibuprofen or aspirin. Cold ice packs for 3-4 times daily for several days are effective also.
• If you develop headaches, fever or other symtoms contact our office at 352.333.7VIP(7847). After hours or on week-ends, go to the nearest emergency room or call North Florida Regional Medical Center at 352.333.4000 and ask for the Radiologist on Call.
• You can return to light activity the day of your procedure and avoid strenuous activity for the next 3 days.

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6685 NW 9th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32605
Phone: 352.333.7VIP (7847)
Direct Spine Line: 352. 313. 6873
Fax: 352.333.0990
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