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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hereinthecities | @hereinthecities | Jun 30, 2024

In reply to @potudy "Has anyone tried Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) to improve Long Covid symptoms?" + (show)

I have also been wondering this same thing. I’m not sure if Mayo does this procedure for Covid patients though, that is what I need to know.

potudy | @potudy | Jul 3, 2024

In reply to @lkirnbauer "Yes, I have had 3 so far and will be going for a 4th in a..." + (show)

Thank you for your response. I decided to try the procedure and it helped with my fatigue, brain fog, and mood. I have heard that it does not seem to do for loss of smell/taste, but a friend told me she recovered her sense of smell after a few sessions of red light therapy with one of those platinum LED 900 machines. Could that help with taste perhaps?

potudy | @potudy | Jul 3, 2024

In reply to @nrd1 "@potudy - Where is the source of pain for you and while I understand the SPG..." + (show)

SGB is now used for other ailments besides pain. For example, it seems to provide relief for PTSD. There have also been several recent publications on SGB helping with some Long Covid symptoms.

potudy | @potudy | Jul 3, 2024

In reply to @hereinthecities "I have also been wondering this same thing. I’m not sure if Mayo does this procedure..." + (show)

In my experience, Mayo does not provide services that aren't fully tested and approved for Long Covid.

lkirnbauer | @lkirnbauer | Jul 4, 2024

In reply to @potudy "Has anyone tried Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) to improve Long Covid symptoms?" + (show)

I responded before and now I’ve had my 4th Stellate Ganglion Block Injection and what it did for me this time is it gave me more energy. I noticed I had more energy at the end of the day and I feel I sleep better as well. My taste and smell hasn’t changed much more than my first post, but I can still smell my coffee grounds in the morning, but most things I am able to smell are fleeting and I haven’t been able to taste anything.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 6, 2024

In reply to @potudy "Has anyone tried Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) to improve Long Covid symptoms?" + (show)

You may be interested in this related discussion:
- Have you tried this treatment? Stellate Ganglion Block study
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/have-you-tried-this-treatment/
Studies about nerve blocks at Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayo.edu/research/clinical-trials/tests-procedures/nerve-blocks/

2tnt | @2tnt | Jul 7, 2024

In reply to @potudy "Has anyone tried Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) to improve Long Covid symptoms?" + (show)

Have you checked your zinc levels?

lkirnbauer | @lkirnbauer | Jul 7, 2024

In reply to @potudy "Thank you for your response. I decided to try the procedure and it helped with my..." + (show)

My 5th SGB injection seemed to help my anxiety, but it hasn’t brought back my taste/smell totally, only slight improvement there. I’ve not heard about this LED 900 machine. Is it something you can purchase for home use or is it used in therapy. I’ll try just about anything at this point.

nrs78 | @nrs78 | Nov 28, 2024

In reply to @potudy "Has anyone tried Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) to improve Long Covid symptoms?" + (show)

I am on day two after a bilateral ultrasound guided stellate ganglion block. I have severe dysautonomia (GI problems, POTS, balance problems, visual disturbances, etc.) and chronic fatigue/post exertional malaise. I pushed my normal limits last night and stayed up with family that was in town and woke up feeling REFRESHED this morning, I have been bed ridden as a 24 year old for 7 months and felt stable walking to the bathroom. My brain fog is reduced and all my other symptoms have reduced in just 2 days. I’m not sure if it will continue but I will say I am absolutely shocked, I haven’t felt this good in the morning since before I got sick.