I had nerve block done two weeks ago. Going for another one friday. it only helped the first day. it took 6 hours not 2 before i could eat, the worst of it is the lump in your neck. my neck is still sore. im going to see if there is some other relief the doctor said 9 times. i say hell no im willing to do 4 times then if no relief he must find another way.

There is no "thanks" button for me to hit for Desi's post, but I just want to concur. Not all blocks are created equal!!! Finding a doc that uses fluoroscopy during a SGB is essential. And while it is more uncomfortable during the procedure and will lengthen it, the results can also be increased if the doc asks for your feedback during the procedure to pinpoint the exact area for maximum results.

One doc treated my SGB's like injections and the other doc treated them like serious medical procedures akin to surgery. The results were much more consistent with the latter!


If done incorrectly they can cause more you more problems. Please ask questions.

The meds used also make a huge difference. Research what the options are.