Hey Bram, I'm so sorry about your back hon. Back pain is terrible. I have to give credit where credit is due though. I don't know if I would have done the second test had I not had the encouragement I had from Tessa (via email). She also help me to think about how my back was playing into a larger CRPS picture. How to try and get my mind in a good place before these procedures and a few other things that have been very beneficial.

That, and the doc office was moving pretty quick, so before I had a ton of time to think about it, i just did it. lol

Regardless, I definitely would like to hear about what's going on with your back when you're ready to share, and hopefully offer up something useful. I'm gonna try not to let it grind me down Bram As always, thank you for being here for me! I know that you too have really had a rough few months. Okay.. I know it's longer than that... BUT it's been extra special these last few months. <sigh> Hang in there!!

I hope you feel better too Bram. I'm sorry you're in so much pain. I have bulging discs in my lower back. Happened when I was little while sledding backwards into a wooded plank. I also have scoliosis which doesn't help. I recently had an MRI on hips and back and was diagnosed with osteoarhtritis. There is not much they can do about it. I hope that your dr can help you out. Mine suggested PT. Maybe that might help you. I hope that something helps you so you feel better soon.
And Vrae, I just wanted to tell you that maybe be put under for nerveblocks isn't so great to do. I forgot how lousy I felt afterwards. I coughed and sounded like a duck when I did and couldn't swallow for about an hour after being put under. It's a reaction to the anestesia. It is normal they say, but very uncomfortable. I hope that whatever you do you feel better soon too.
Soft Hugs to Everyone Here on This Forum. With Love, Renee.

Vrae,

Sorry I'm so late posting here. I've not been keeping up very well lately.

I am so sorry you are having such a hard time with the blocks. They are not particularly fun. I had one SGB (neck) without sedation. I didn't have more because I didn't get any relief from it. It was definitely unpleasant. I just told myself that it was only temporary, it wouldn't go on forever.

You said you were going to do a series of blocks. Do you know how many that will be? I really hope that they work for you. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Kim