Hey Geordie,

I think we have all done the same thing.. wanting something to be done so badly and then once the wheels start to turn we second guess the plan - completely normal I think. The block seems to be a fairly common procedure both for temp pain relief (hopefully) and to assist with diagnostic purposes (all though that theory is debated). I didn't have that particular block but had many other injections and I am glad I did because it did help even if only for a very short time. I ended up going forward with the SCS and I am happy for the reduction in pain it has offered me. I am still seeking experts in the study of major nerve damage with the hopes that someone eventually might be able to attempt again to fix the damage without causing progression of the CRPS II. Anyways, I say all that to reassure you that doing something as long as you and your doctor are in sink with the path you are on and have talked at length about what you both expect to learn from the procedures then it is a good idea. Where we all get into trouble is when we blindly trust our doctors choice of procedures without either knowing what the other one's expectations are. Ask many questions and only proceed if you are comfortable with it.

Do take care -
Tessa