My pain management Dr has recommended possible ganglion block via the nose. Has anybody had this before? If so, what kind of results did you have? I'm crossing my fingers at this point.
I get these nasal blocks as I call them) every month and I’m a girl that has tried EVERYTHING THERE IS and this WORKS!!!!! I have to get them about every 3 weeks but that really really are a life… read more
Didn't help me.
I had greater occipital nerve block. The actual procedure was fine. Very strange feeling after as I couldn't feel the back of my head. For me it didn't work. But what doesn't work for one can and will… read more
I've had 3 blocks so far over 2 1/2 years. The first one helped to calm the severity of the migraine.I was getting rebound headaches. I still get migraines but not as bad to where you pass out or… read more
On and off all day today and my cocktail of meds and oxygen treatments are just not working today and pollen is off the charts. I grin and bare it. So used to them, I do not let them control me. I carry on.
Anne...
Sandy3,
I never took O2. It's never been prescribed but aerobic exercise on a regular basis helps. My O2 monitor says I'm at 100%.
Thanks for the response, what about chiropractor? Any luck with that?
There is an anti-CGRP med available this year: Qulipta. I have United Healthcare Medicare Advantage & it's not on the drug formulary. So I have to get a prior authorization. The pharmacist said… read more
I have had nerve blocks and they worked for a short time for me. I have two bulging discs in my neck,a bone spur and spinal stenosis along with a pseudoaneurysm in my left carotid artery. Due to… read more
My doctor has been recommending the Occipital Block for my almost daily migraines as most of my migraines begin there. I had bad reaction to Botox, have tried many different preventatives and rescue meds and am tired of being a guinea pig - or feeling like one, anyway.
Any feedback??
I just started getting occipital blocks BUT I also have found that I have to also get them in my cervical area also for it to be effective. But Ive also had a neck fusion done in February...