Salvatore Mattera’s Review of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)

Salvatore Mattera

Salvatore Mattera

@Salvatore Mattera

Helped my sense of taste a little, but didn't do anything else

Symptoms Treated: Sense Of Taste - Better long time Dysautonomia - No change Chronic Fatigue - No change Heat Intolerance - No change Nausea - No change
Side Effects Experienced: Chest Pain Heart Palpitations

I had the stellate ganglion block performed at the Stanford Pain Management Clinic. It led to a slight improvement in my sense of taste, but other than that, it didn't do anything. I only had one side blocked, but I know the block was performed properly because I experienced Horner's Syndrome. In the days that followed, my Long COVID heart symptoms (chest pain, palpitations), which had mostly gone away, returned with a vengeance. Thankfully, they were short-lived and went away again after a few days. Initially, I had planned to try a second block, but after that experience, I didn't bother.

Details

  • Source Stanford Pain Management Clinic
  • Last used 6-12 mo ago
  • Times used 1 time
  • Insurance covered Yes

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