Stellate Ganglion Block to treat PTSD?

Hello @cmbrow, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we changed the title of your discussion a little to help members who may be familiar with the research find it and share any information or experience they may have. I was not aware of the research but did find some information that may be helpful.

Effect of Stellate Ganglion Block Treatment on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms – A Randomized Clinical Trial:
— https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2753810

Behavioral health clinicians endorse stellate ganglion block as a valuable intervention in the treatment of trauma-related disorders:
— https://jim.bmj.com/content/69/5/989.abstract

You may find the following discussion helpful also – Stellate Ganglion Nerve Block: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stellate-ganglion-nerve-block/

Are you considering Stellate Ganglion Block treatment?

Thank you for the research articles. As a behavioral health specialist, I was gathering information on SGB before recommending it for PTSD treatment.

@cmbrow I will say that was rather sneaky. At least you fessed up as to why you are looking for information. At best I am bamboozled. Must be the PTSD.

I did my first block today. I haven't felt this great in years, my ptsd got so bad I also got FND so I have pseudo seizures. My pseudo seizures already arent nearly as intense or as long as they were.

Where did you get it done? What was the cost? How did it help you? I would love to chat with you- if you would be willing to email me?

Kari

I am wondering if Mayo will do this for PTSD?