Re: Pompous Pain Magement Dr's

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Cyndi-

I read your post and I have a couple of questions to ask you. I have

had 2 endoscopically placed celiac blocks done...both only lasted 3

weeks, but I went from a 7 to a 2 on the pain scale. Problem is, my

Doctor will only place the endoscope blocks every 3 months and won't

go earlier than that. So I had a block placed through the back just

last Thursday, and I am not too happy so far. I was at an 8 on the

pain scale, the first day I was a 3, but my pain levels keep going up

everyday. It has been 8 days since the block and I am sitting

between a 5-6, hitting a 7 or up at night. My doctor said that lots

of pancreas patients need to have two blocks fairly close together to

get a better level of pain relief. He didn't mention this to me

before the first block... So, my questions...do you find better pain

relief with endoscopically placed blocks? Do you find that the

endoscope placed block last longer than through the back? Honestly,

I am ready to give up on blocks. It is just cruel to feel better for

a little while, then have to wait to schedule another block (which,

incidentally takes 4-6 weeks to schedule one again) It is all I can

do to fight the depression when the pain comes back. Thank you for

any information you are willing to share. I need all the help I can

get! Take care.

Hugs,

Suzi

Colorado