Well, I'm glad you're back, but sorry that you're suffering. My ON is flaring big time. Its been about a month since the last block and I've got a little less than 2 weeks before I have the RFA done to the cervical vertebra and a repeat ON block cause everytime he goes through the muscle, the ON flares off the charts. I'm amazed that it can get worse than it is, but it does. My MRI and myelogram showed a bulging disc at C5&6. I also have a shoulder issue and I'm not clear on whats aggravating the occipital nerve, as the main muscles that run from the shoulder to the head stay in a state of spasm and inflamed.

I do hope they give you some answers and that your arm pain eases up. Hopefully, you won't have to wait long to get the results of your CT scan.

Hang in there, ellena

Well, I had my CT Scan on Tuesday, and got the results today. I have 3 bulging discs, and osteo-arthritis at every level! It's not too bad yet, no ruptured discs, thankfully!
At least it explains the neck pain...
Just waiting now to have my ON nerve block, less than 2 weeks to go...

I'm so sorry that you also have bulging discs and osteoarthritis. Pain accompanies bulging discs and you should get a copy of the report and the scan for your pain doctor to look at. There are things he can do for you to ease the pain.

Take care, ellena

Jaime,
Are you having a facet type block or a standard nerve block with needles in back of neck? I am curious as I am trying to figure out how many people with ON are getting multiple nerve blocks or multiple facet injections and which are more sucessfuland for how long as I am new to this debilitation. Thanks for any input

Hi,
I haven't had the multiple facet injections, I've only had the standard nerve block, into the back of the head, so far. My next one is in 2 days time...can't wait! lol