Hello to everyone. I have just found this forum, as I had been searching the internet looking for some guidance at which way is best to jump
My story briefly is that I've have had this condition apparently for 4 years. post a hand fracture. Unfortunately it seems my family doctor was not up to speed with RSD and I was not seen by a Pain Specialist for nearly 18 months post my diagnosis That said I am now undergoing Stellate Ganglion blocks.
I have now had 3, and I have had absolutely zero relief.
I was getting different potential outcomes of the results of the blocks from 2 specialist crps/pain doc's, because of the duration of my CRPS, however both agreed I should try them, so I did. The suggestion now is to consider something else. That's how I came across this forum. The Doc did suggest something about pumping the blood out of my affected hand/arm, but that would involve putting an I/V in my affected hand, and I am way to uncomfortable to contemplate this.
I am on drugs, Lyrica 300mgs daily and M-Esclon 10mgs. The Lyrica helps with the electric shock pain. The other none that I'm aware of. I have been offered anti-depresants, which I refused.
Can anybody advise me what happens post these Stellate blocks?
Thankyou.