Life with Migraines...I finally found a doctor about 10 years ago that diagnosed them as migraines and began giving me an Occipital nerve block.... By brandi05223 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Migraines and BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)...I also get nerve block/trigger point injections every month and Botox injections every 3 months....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Nerve block advice- Do they only stop the head pain or actually help with the pre and prodrome as well?...My question is Do the nerve blocks (SPG, Occitipal, or peripheral) only block the head pain or are they also a pre and postdrome preventative....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBotoxTreatmentSide Effects
Classic migraines late in life...I also had the nerve block (did nothing) and had the facet joints at C2,3, 3,4, 45 injected with lidocaine and steroids....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosis
Chronic Migraine and Pain Management...One will do no treatment other than trigger point injections, (which by the way is simply a fancy name for a nerve block).... By Steven Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments71 comments
Why Has Nothing Worked?...Next, I tried a greater occipital nerve block, which was horrible; I was stuck in bed for 3 days after.... By Mick783 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I don't have an 'off' switch for this!...The nerve block was amazing the 1st real relief i had in a year, the down side was that it lasted only 4 hours, the pain came By laalaa817 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Migraine Comorbidities: Raynaud’s Phenomenon/Syndrome...A nerve block before surgery allows the patient and doctor to evaluate whether the sympathectomy will be successful.... By ellen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Taking matters into my own hands...I recieved a nerve block in two places in the back of my head. I also was put on Depakote and Lipitor....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatment
I gave up, and then a miracle!...As a last resort I had an occipital nerve block. Bingo! The next day after the block was surreal. No headache, not even a little one.... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living with migraines for 25 years...I had several status migraines, one of which resulted in a repeated nerve block to the one that was done successfully in February.... By karlotta237 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Oral Surgery...So on Monday, I saw my headache specialist for my bi-monthly nerve block injections and she took one look at me and told me that she wanted...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Mackenzie's Fight for Cambia...Once I "proved" to him that I was truly having migraines at an unbearable frequency and duration, he prescribed nerve block shots - which unfortunately... By Amanda Osowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
No Longer a Stranger...I had an occipital nerve block. Considered a rhizotomy (I would have gladly accepted having half of my face numb).... By Rebecca4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hello everyone...I travelled to London and they tried a nerve block injection - also no response....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAuraBotoxChronic
CGRP and More: Treating Trigeminal Nerve Dysfunction...Nerve involvement helps to explain the variety of migraine symptoms.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Tried Everything...Now the Pain Dr I do understand is trying to a degree by trying a Nerve Block (made it worse), Ketamine Infusion (sent me spiraling into depression both...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
I still have migraine 24/7, but I have hope!...His treatment plan for me has been quarterly Botox injections, bi-weekly nerve block injections, physical therapy for my neck and occipital region, and... By swhitect4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Do I see a little hope? Oh no, never mind...He gave me an Sphenopalatine nerve block right in the office (I think I've seen people call them SPG's), within 90 seconds I had no pain what so...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Hormonal Migraine and My Hysterectomy...block injection, and suggested Epsom salt baths.... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments