... I'm having my 3rd and Final Stallite Ganglion Block tomorrow! My dr. told my that he will not do more then 3 on me as it is too dangerous to the nerve cluster. He said that it is used as a diagnostic tool as well as hopefully, a pain relieving procedure. For me, I have NOT had any pain relief as of yet. ... (7 replies)
... Hi Laurenthemom. Welcome to HB although I'm sorry under these situations. The pain management doctor is the one who would do the nerve block. That is your best place to start. They can also order PT as well. When looking for a pain management doctor, make sure that they are familiar with RSD. ... (2 replies)
... for a possible nerve block? ... (2 replies)
... it works for me because if I am out and don't take my afternoon dose, I FEEL IT!!! My doctor wanted me to do the Bier Block. The only reason that I didn't do the block is because I feel like she messed me up when she did my last nerve block so I really don't want her coming at me with another needle!!!! ... (7 replies)
... ymptoms, it sounds like everything that people who have it has! Mine is in my lower extremities and it is just now starting in my arm. I had a lumbar sympathetic nerve block which is like the block you asked about, only its in the low back where they do it. Anyways, for most people, it does help! ... (1 replies)
... to hear that babyblues. This was the first time I saw your post and I was gonna say that that is what it sounded like. Well, the good thing of going to Florida, RSD prefers warmer weather...hopefully it isn't rainy there though. Nerve blocks work differently for different people. For some it works, for others it doesn't. ... (10 replies)
... so yes I have been diagnosed with RSD. Now my question is....what do I have to be concerned about with a nerve block? ... (10 replies)
... this before...But i do now. The pain and stiffness is unbearable at times my right hand is contractured at my joints. My wrist has very little movement.Ive had 5 nerve blocks and now they want to try a beir block..Im not doing it.. i go to excrutiating therapy 3 times a week it does help.. ... (7 replies)
... re for Kentucky! That is how I found out about the rule for 12 weeks in Indiana. I injured my ankle in May of 2012. I was fortunate enough to have a mild case of RSD so I was able to work. I had a nerve block on December 17th and after it was done, I could barely walk. ... (44 replies)
... you knocked out, have your leg elevated and use a tourniquet to cut off blood supply. They put an IV in your foot and inject the same thing they would in doing a nerve block, then slowly let the blood return to your leg. I'm gonna ask on here if anybody has had that before. ... (8 replies)
... What's sad is, my first nerve block, I didn't rest at all the day I had it and went back to work the next day. The last block, the one that knocked me out of work, I actually rested!!! ... (8 replies)
... I have RSD in my left ankle...diagnosed in June of this year. I had a nerve block in August and it helped me tremendously! When it started to wear off and my PM doctor wanted me to have two nerve blocks, one week apart. ... (8 replies)
... Thanks! I hope I get answers now too. I have PT tomarrow afternoon, so I hope the nerve block lasts through that...lol IDK what else it could be besides RSD, the PM was really vague on wanting to diagnose RSD my first visit. ... (7 replies)
... Well I had my first nerve block today. I had the IV sedation which was a nice cocktail of Fentyanl and Versed...very effective! That was this morning, its now 1741 and NO PAIN! ... (7 replies)
... then they can confirm a diagnosis of RSD. When I had the cervical stellate ganglion nerve block within minutes the color changed in my hand along with the temperature. It was astonishing. ... (17 replies)
... I haven't heard of that one. I too when back to work after the block. I'll remember not to have a pedicure after a block. Actually since the RSD is in my feet I really couldn't imagine having someone touch my feet. ... (8 replies)
... So sorry to hear you are going through this!!! I have to say that I've experienced wonderful help with pain controlling the RSD part of y pain. control. ... (8 replies)
... I dont think so because I had one prior to that and it worked wonderfully for me! The second one I had, I was in more pain than before having the block, then like I said, the third one, I could barely walk. The PM doctor thinks I am having back spasms and that it has nothing to do with the procedure itself or the RSD. I have a hard time believing that I have been having back... (8 replies)
... How long does the nerve block actually last? ... (17 replies)
... Well the PM doctor said I have traits of RSD but he wants to do a nerve block to see if that helps. If it doesnt, then he said he will have a better idea whats going on. ... (17 replies)
