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Join Date: Jan 2009
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Originally Posted by lefty
Hi everyone,
I have good new today. I was approved by workers compensation for the Ganglion Block, for my left upper extremity RSD/CRPS  . Is there any first hand information that anyone can give about what to do, or not do after the Ganglion Block?
My Second question is has anyone had any fainting, or near fainting spells not due to medication? Or seen increase of their blood pressure with RSD/CRPS where it is out of controll?  |
I think this question came up a few months ago on another post. Nevertheless, it is the SGB's that keep me going. Life is never okay after CRPS/RSD but has been improved somewhat since the blocks. For me (and I understand for everyone, the result is unique), I feel pretty good for 2 weeks, then the results degrade over 2-4 months and I then certainly appreciate another one. I am scheduled for #10 SGB in two weeks. They still help, temporarily.
Tips? Almost all of them paralyses 1/2 of my vocal cords and that causes not only a temporary loss of voice but also I choke on food or fluids until the "effect" wears off. So...drink what you can in the 1st 1/2 to 1 hour or so afterwards in case you are the same. Otherwise, you won't enjoy any food or drink for another 5-6 hours!
I hope you gain some (temporary) relief like I still do!
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