... Justine or anyone why do you have to have so many blocks? ... (12 replies)
... Laura, thank you for your insightful input on this subject. So sorry that your pain got much worse after one of your nerve blocks. From what you wrote, I understand that it is very important to find a highly skilled, knowledgable, competent RSD specialist to do the nerve blocks. ... (6 replies)
... Well how long do the nerve blocks last? ... (17 replies)
... Hi everyone I thought it would be my best bet to talk to you all about my up coming expedited court date to fight for my nerve blocks. I don't want to repeat myself but for the sake of the new members I'll make it short. ... (13 replies)
... thanks for both of your answers, do either of you know how long a nerve block usually last? ... (8 replies)
... meds, and just did 5 day ketamine. Yes, the ketamine has helped, still have some issues but not like when I started, the question will be how long will it last and where to go from there. I had to go out of state for it. ... (3 replies)
... I'm sooooo sorry you're having such a bad time. I know how you feel though because I had a horrific time after the one and only block I had done. ... (32 replies)
... It makes me so angry to read about docs when they do this. Yeah, like we want to be in agony all the time!! ... (23 replies)
... I'm still fighting with Workers Comp, it's been a year and a half since I was paid last, and now that my case is in Appeals, I have been denied Pain Management, Nerve Blocks and any doctor appointment that isn't my monthly Orthopedist appointment. ... (4 replies)
... cocet 2 times a day, plus bedidine and warm water soaks. He said something about next visit in 4 weeks he would give me more antidepressents. He wanted to know how long I've had the symptoms. my last surgery was 10 months ago. before that, i had 3 surgeries in 10 months. ... (4 replies)
... ending 6 mths ago and 1 last week. They help for a couple of days, but not much more than that. I know that they can put RSD into remission, decrease pain, or stop the spread.... ... (5 replies)
... I had my 3rd Stellate block yesterday. The 1st one I got 36 hours of relief and the 2nd did'nt do a thing. So, yesterday he said "I am going to double you up" it dropped my pain from a 10 to 5. Ok, so that is a good thing, I think. ... (13 replies)
... how long have you had rsd? ... (13 replies)
... I am scheduled to have my first nerve block done on my right arm next week by a doctor I have never seen. ... (10 replies)
... ed after heavy icing. The acute excruciating pain subsided that is. What remained, was a constant low grade form of pain and swelling and a bit of numbness in my last 3 toes. But if I wore my work shoes for very long I would get that acute pain and intense numbness feeling again. ... (3 replies)
... have had my share, for sure! Sometimes I have passed the test and sometimes I have fallen flat on my face! The great thing though about the Lord, doesn't matter how many times we fall as long as we keep getting back up! If you feel like this is one of the failing times, pray and get back up... ... (5 replies)
... I spent the last couple of weeks in the fetal position or getting sick to my stomach from pain. Even the light fromy my computer screen hurt...you know how it goes. ... (3 replies)
... of you I even managed to laugh. I was told also what about the spinal cord stimulator, not sure researching this one because I thought they only did that if the blocks worked? ... (10 replies)
... I had surgery on my left foot in Dec 2009 to have a section of damaged nerve removed from my foot. This was my downfall. I like you had a job I loved and a life I miss, I was very active before bike riding long walks etc... ... (13 replies)
... And how is it working for you? ... (44 replies)
