Anyone had plexus nerve block for cancer pain?

Thanks for your reply. I am on hydocodone-acetamin 5-325 mg. I have no idea if this is a "strong" pain medication or not. But I am never without some pain even with the medication. It's good to know it is not an immediate "cure"
but will work in a day or so. I have been considering marijuana, as it has been suggested it might help. But it is great to heard from someone who has actually tried it.

I have had the block done and highly recommend it. It only took 10-15 minutes to perform/complete it. I had constant abdominal pain that was a 10 out of 10 and wasn't responding to 2 high level pain killers. I was put under conscious sedation for the procedure and didn't feel anything other than some pressure. I was still in some pain for about 24 hours after, but then it finally subsided and I felt so much better. I did not experience any side effects from the procedure other than a little tenderness in that area for 2-3 days. I cannot speak to how well it relieves back pain, however I did have on and off back pains beforehand, and I don't think I have had any since the procedure, now that you mention it as being a treatment option. I have also found medical marijuana to be amazing at relieving a variety of cancer symptoms, including pain.

I am a 71 year old female with a new diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Don’t know what stage yet. I can’t endure the chemo I was offered and will accept any and all palliative care. My doctor has scheduled a celiac plexus block to ease my constant back pain.

Has this worked and provided relief for anyone? What if any side effects from it? Thanks!

Has anyone had experience with a plexus nerve block for pain with tumor in pancreatic region?

Has anyone had experience with a plexus nerve block for pain with tumor in pancreatic region?

Diarrhea caused from pancreatic problems

@granite, I also added your question to the Cancer: Managing Symptoms support group. I believe that @greglynch7 may have had a plexus nerve block for pain in the pelvic region related to prostate cancer.

In the meantime, you can learn more in this helpful article
– Celiac Plexus Block: What It Is, Risks & Benefits: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/16853-celiac-plexus-block

Have you had the nerve block or will this be happening soon?

Diarrhea caused from pancreatic problems

Has anyone had experience with a plexus nerve block for pain with tumor in pancreatic region?

Yes! It seemed to take about a week for the before and after became noticeable, but my husband, stage 4 inoperable pancreatic cancer, no longer takes any pain medication. I must Tell you, however, that all through Folfirinox and radiation treatments, he never had pain. Pain only started about 2 1/2 months after stopping all treatment because he didn’t want any more chemo. Then he took 2 Hydrocodones every 6 hours with Ibuprofen for breakthrough pain. After the plexus block, he has no pain. He is, however, now in home hospice for about two weeks , for a week now everything has gone downhill, he can no longer leave his bed and no longer eats. He will probably leave us in the next few days, but he has no pain.