Stellate Ganglion Nerve Block

Hello @atchastain, I see that you have recently joined and would like to welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect. I did a search on Connect and did not find any posts other than this one for Stellate Ganglion Nerve Block. I did find some information that explains what it is but I'm guessing you already know what it is.

Stellate Ganglion Block -- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17507-stellate-ganglion-block

Has your doctor suggested a Sellate Ganglion Nerve Block? Are you able to share a little more about your condition or diagnosis?

@artscaping or @jenniferhunter may have some suggestions for you.

I've had 2 drs suggest this type of block. There's not much info on the web about it, which is why I reached out to this site.

I have Cervical Stenosis with mylopathy. My hand and foot were affected. I had decompression and fusion surgery almost 1 1/2 years ago at Mayo. I was told then that the surgery probably wouldn't alleviate all my symtoms, but keep them from increasing. I've improved very little. Both Drs indicated that I'm about as good as I will get. This nerve block is about the last resort of at least some relief.of my hand pain.

I'm so glad that I stumbled upon this website. In the little time since I joined, I've learned a good bit. Mostly that there are people in more pain than I am. My prayers are you all.

@atchastain there is a discussion on Cervical Stenosis that you might want to read through and meet other members with similar symptoms - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cervical-stenosis-1/

@jenniferhunter posted a video about myelopathy and cervical stenosis in another discussion that may be helpful to you:
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/want-to-know-if-myelopathy-is-still-a-form-of-neuropathy-y4-1/?pg=1#comment-298273

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They say this works for anosmia. I cannot smell. How and who does this?

I got my sense of smell and taste back by using Scent Training. I ordered the kit of 4 essential oils and use their app to keep progress charts and see photos of the scent you look at while you smell the scent for several seconds.
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It’s from UK for $39.00. Worked for me in a month. Can taste and smell again!!! There are other brands out there but cheaply made. This has 4 glass jars and comes prepared and ready to use. Has cloves, rose, lemon and eucalyptus scents. So glad I tried this. It is legitimate. Don’t get discouraged it takes time but works!!

It did not work for me.