Hi Lori Lee,

I also am new here and I wanted to say to you that I have had the sympathetic nerve blocks and am so grateful I did. They caught mine in the first 3 months and yours even sooner and from all I know that is the best for trying to hold it at bay.
Please go ahead w/the blocks - I too, was scared but am so glad I did. I credit the Drs. that did this for me for controlling it as well as it is today almost a year later. The only thing I experienced with the shots was with the first one, ( I had 3 ) I did not eat enough of a carbohydrate substance breakfast and had a drop in sugar and blood pressure. It resolved with no problems, just had to wait it out in recovery longer than most. And, the 2nd & 3rd no problem at all
I have since changed hospitals and the new facility cannot believe I have had no spreadage and for that I am grateful. I think being on here is great for all of us and we can all help each other out. May I ask what part of Pa. are in that is where I am also.
Take Care & MAKE THAT APPOINTMENT TODAY!!!
Robin
QUOTE=llrn7470;404015]Hi all-I am new to the board and new to CRPS. I have just been diagnosed about three weeks ago after elective knee surgery and a nerve block for anesthesia (or lack there of, in my case). Anyway, my PMR doc is pushing for a sympathetic nerve block. Ironically, I am a neurosurgical ICU nurse by trade, so I am not afraid of the procedure itself. I am afraid of what it may or may not do for my condition. Any experiences or suggestions? Just got off steroids and am being trialed on Neurontin and Lyrica with Ultram-my mental state is shot due to all of these medications and all I can be is afraid. Hope someone feels like being the voice of reason for me.
Thanks for giving me a safe place to talk about this incredibly crappy condition with those who can relate.
Lori Lee[/QUOTE]