Hi again, Jen! First of all, thanks for writing me back! about time, too LOL Just kidding, Lady .. Ok, first of all to answer your first question, I had my EMG done because my wrist and hand was hurting me so bad. Now, for the stellate ganglion block.. I had no fluoroscopy done at all. I requested 1 mg. of Xanax instead of the .05 xanax I am now taking. I also took a percocett incase of pain I felt the pinch of the needle, then pressure when the medicine(Lidocaine) went into the nerves. after wards I NEVER had the droopy bloodshot eye. no stuffiness in my right nostril(which you should have.. the droopy red bloodshot eye and the stuffiness) I also had no relief what so ever from that block. ok.. the 2nd. one.. I thought I had relief, I didn't. Also no droopy eye, stuffiness.. etc. now, for my 3rd. and final stellate ganglion block.. I had the droopy red eye, stuffiness in my right nostril and I also experienced complete numbness on top of my shoulder, right side of my face.. hoarsness(from all 3 blocks, by the way, and this hoarsness is normal, Jen.. as the block is done next to the voice box. I asked my PD before the procedure if I was going to have a anthestic to numb me first?? he said no, why should I use two needles, when I can just use the one to inject the medication?? Jen, don't worry about you going on and on.. hey, I tend to do the same LOL I hope you have a good and normal SGB done. Also, I hope you have a peaceful week end as well. I am so tired, as I have had only 2 hrs. sleep lastnight. The pain in my hand, wrist, now my shoulder is awful... so OUCH.. LOL sending hugs your way, Jen. Love, Desi (p.s.) the Ganglion blocks cost $189.00 a piece. I had a co pay of only $100.00 to pay. I think he is nuts to charge this much!!