Have you tried this treatment? Stellate Ganglion Block study

Posted by afriendofthedevilisafriendofmine @afriendofthedevilisafriendofmine, Sep 18, 2023

Article: Cureus | Stellate Ganglion Block Relieves Long COVID-19 Symptoms in 86% of Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study | Article

DEFINITIONS:

Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB): a procedure where anesthetic is injected near the stellate ganglion, a group of nerves in the neck, to relieve symptoms such as pain or nerve dysfunction.

SUMMARY:

The study evaluated the use of stellate ganglion block (SGB) in the treatment of long COVID-19 syndrome.

Out of the 41 patients who received SGB, 86% experienced a reduction in their symptoms.

The most frequently reported symptoms were fatigue and brain fog, which showed the highest response to treatment.

My take: (by Amy E - contributor to the newsletter)

This is what I had done and it has been the biggest game-changer out of all the things I’ve tried!

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klittr3637 | @klittr3637 | Sep 19, 2023

Interesting

dloos | @dloos | Sep 19, 2023

What were your symptoms that were relieved? I read this is usually done at pain management clinics. I’m curious how far reaching the neurological improvements might be.
Thanks.

bettyjackson | @bettyjackson | Sep 19, 2023

I heard this was discovered as a surprise positive side effect@ Cleveland Clinic. YAY! For reports of trying new treatments globally. Brain fog& fatigue are the symptoms I most often read about. Those 2 are part of a long list I too experience.

ephrum | @ephrum | Sep 19, 2023

This is the most promising news on long covid treatment I have heard about! Please keep us updated as to availability, cost.

dloos | @dloos | Sep 20, 2023

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I’m looking into trying this. If anybody else out there has given it a try please post.

steveg53703 | @steveg53703 | Jan 23 11:34am

In Madison, WI: I know of someone whose SGB was covered by insurance. Both St Mary's and UW Hospital do the procedure.

froggiiii | @froggiiii | Jan 24 10:11am

North Shore (now EndeavorHealth) has a large Pain Management clinic in Skokie Illinois. I'm had two Stellate Ganglion Blocks +Sep and Dec 2023) with a 3rd scheduled for March 2024. They helped reduce headaches, reduce body sensations and improved sleep. Not helpful for fatigue in my case. Covered by Medicare. Took months to get initial appointment.

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