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From: adhesions@adhesions.org
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2002 02:32:02 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
Subject: Re: spinal
Karla,
Wow! You're the second person that says that there was more pain after.
Hmm! I wonder what would cause it to be more painful? I guess I will try it.
I have to be able to function afterwards for work.
Kel
Kel,
I, too, had two attempts with the blocks.....and for me the answer is NEVER
AGAIN. But, as everyone has told you....that is me. It doesn't mean it won
t work for you. I ended up having more pain...in fact I barely could walk
for almost a week following the second block. They had troubles finding the
correct spot and I had the pleasure of having the needle stuck into me
several times. In addition, I noted no relief of my pain. It's all up to
you. Whatever you do, we support you and wish the best for you.
Love,
Karla
Msvirgo9459@aol.com wrote:
Dear Kel,
I had a Superior Hypogastric Block done in November It failed and I was very
dissappointed as well as had a tremendous increase in pain and they told me
they could do nothing further for me and dropped me as a patient.
Fortunately I have 2 very caring Gyno's working for me and this wonderful
board to support. I was lead to the most caring Pain Management team I could
ever imagine . They have tried a number of things and all was going well
until for whatever reason I had an explosive pain spell and they had to
scramble to find me releif but they did and I am taking Methadone of course
we had to play with the dosage but finally got it and its wonderful. Now I'm
not saying we won't have to change the dose again in the future but thats
the advantage of having such a wonderful team working for you. ! I hope
this helps. Of course remember Kel that sometimes what works for one doesn
t for others and what doesn't work for some works for others. The block was
not too painfu! l I was sedated and minor pain after but Nothing compared to
the pain I already had. So don't be afraid to try it if It's offered to you.
You never know It may work for you.
Love and Best Wishes
Lillian