Pain blockade is a procedure carried out with the help of X-rays or ultrasound and prior application of local anaesthetic to the puncture site; it is applied by the anaesthetist specialising in pain.

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• After the procedure, continue to eat as normal.
• If your condition allows, drink any type of liquid or water. Take it easy for the first 2 days.
• Do not lift heavy objects, avoid stairs and long walks.
• If you have pain at the puncture site, apply ice on the first day and warm compresses on the following days.
• Medication applied to the site may have a delayed effect and may take two to three weeks to work.
• Improvement is expected within this time.
• If you have a headache, take one tablet of paracetamol 500mg every 8 hours unless you are allergic to it.
• If the pain persists, see your doctor.
• If you have not regained strength in your legs 24 hours after the procedure, go to A&E.
• If there is heat, swelling, fever, redness or discharge of pus or other fluid from the sites.

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