Tag Archives: Stellate Ganglion Block
When Things Fall Apart, Recommit
Recently, I drove 90 minutes round-trip to see a specialist at the University of Pennsylvania Neuroscience Center at Radnor. That was a lot for me. My arms aren’t used to driving that long. It caused burning and muscle pain. The … Continue reading
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Tagged CRPS, health, Medicine, Mental Health, Nerve Block, pain specialist, pRFA, PTSD, pulsed Radio Frequency Ablation, SGB, Stellate Ganglion Block, U Penn
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“The Suicide Disease” x 4
It is said that Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is “ranked among the most painful of all medical problems and has been nicknamed the ‘suicide disease’ because there is no cure and limited effective treatments. The pain from CRPS is … Continue reading
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Tagged chronic disease, chronic illness, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS, RSD, SGB, SGB4PTSD, Stellate Ganglion Block
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SGB for PTSD: The Breakthrough Work of Dr. Eugene Lipov
Back in late 2020, when I was near death for most of a year, I had struggled for many months to find access to Stellate Ganglion Blocks (SGB) as a treatment for Complex PTSD. I had read about this minimally … Continue reading
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Tagged Complex PTSD, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, PTSD, PTSD recovery, SGB, SGB4PTSD, Stellate Ganglion Block
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Addressing the Temporary Nature of SGB Relief with Integrative Approaches for Long-Term Trauma Recovery
Why SGB Relief May Not Last: Factors and Solutions for Effective Trauma Management The temporary nature of relief provided by Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) can be influenced by several factors. Understanding these factors and addressing them can help improve long-term … Continue reading
The Limits of SGB for PTSD: IPNB Approaches for Sustainable Trauma Relief
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, addressing the temporary nature of relief provided by Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) involves focusing on the relational, neurological, and systemic aspects of trauma recovery. IPNB emphasizes the importance of integration, relational support, and understanding … Continue reading
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Tagged Complex PTSD, Mental Health, Nerve Block, PTSD, PTSD recovery, SGB, Stellate Ganglion Block
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The Myth of the One-Time Reset: The Promise and Limits of SGB in Trauma Treatment
When I had my first Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) in September 2020 I believed the literature that asserts the nerve block “resets the autonomic nervous system (ANS).” I was highly disappointed to find that reality is far more complex. While … Continue reading
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Tagged Anesthesiologist, Doctor, Nerve Block, Nervous System, Pain Management, PTSD, SGB, Stellate Ganglion Block, Stress, Trauma
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