Dear Desi,
I am so sorry you are having a rough time at the moment.
As for the SGB--I believe the result is very dependent on how proficient the person is that is doing it.
It is hard to understand how a SGB can cause more pain
Something is definitey going wrong Desi. Could it be the doctor? Is he an anaesthetist? Is it possible to just have one more try at another pain clinic in a hospital?
As you have had good results from SGB before Desi it is a shame that it will no longer be an option for you.
I have had a multitude of SGB'S, occasionally they don't work too well but never ever has it hurt or caused more pain.
I noticed Nikki says her hands were cold after a SGB--this shows that the anaesthetic did not touch the Stellate Ganglion as it will cause vasodilation if done properly and the arm and hands will pink up and warm up.
This does make me feel so blessed to have a Pain Management team available to me that never seems to stuff up----I am truly lucky and would love to share them with you Desi.
love and luck
Tayla
