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Stellate Ganglion Blocks have helped some people experience noticeable improvement from various long-term symptoms, including smell and taste distortion. For others, it does nothing. Stellate Ganglion Blocks are not new. They've been performed for close to 100 years, usually to manage pain caused by neurological injuries. CRNA's like David are collecting data before and after the blocks from all their patients with long term symptoms. Although my first round didn't work for me, I'm glad my results will be counted in their studies. If I can play just a small part in giving someone hope that some members of the medical field see us and are working diligently to gather information and come up with more treatment options for those living with this awful disorder, my own suffering will feel a little more meaningful. As always, please research any treatments to you try and consult with a doctor about your own individual case before making any decisions regarding what to try next.
UPDATE: My second round of SGB's was much more successful due to 9 months of professional trauma therapy (EMDR). You can read more about my experience with SGBs in this highlight on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17992618039393434/
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Original scientific study on the success of the use of Stellate Ganglion Blocks for long term symptoms by Dr. Luke D Liu, MD and Deborah L Duricka, PhD: https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-873830/v1?fbclid=IwAR0CNRehwPIa0r_wPQxdqBOko4M41cHKt0acV9YdoyDY8yhcfk8ayzxEzg0
Article and video 1 about David Gaskin's success with the Stellate Ganglion Block: https://www.kbtx.com/2022/01/31/pain-specialist-working-help-reduce-long-term-symptoms-covid-19-patients/?fbclid=IwAR138zrx4gxjspOeYoU1INmjwUVbZd3ifdEvk0aeoqVarYZnY-x2pa16VJo
Article and video 2 about David Gaskin's success with the Stellate Ganglion Block: https://www.ketv.com/article/teen-gets-smell-back-rebooting-nerve-system-shots/39420621#
The CRNA in this video is David Gaskin at Republic Pain Specialists in Bryan, TX: https://republicpainsp.com/
You can read more testimonies about the Stellate Ganglion Block in the following Facebook support group by typing "Stellate Ganglion Block" into the search bar: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1288550744853501
My Stellate Ganglion Block highlight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17992618039393434/
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If you are experiencing depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts because of your Parosmia (or for any other reason), talk to your primary care physician about getting help, talk to a trusted friend or counselor, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255.
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