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by bartland
Thu Jul 11, 2024 4:17 am
Forum: NEUROSTIMULATION
Topic: Spine map for all drg locations and all spine ports
Replies: 3
Views: 2510

Re: Spine map for all drg locations and all spine ports

This is so useful; thank you! It looks like my issues are coming from s2 & s3...possibly s4 as well. In case you get a neurostimulator, whether DRG or any other, you will need a map of where each spine “port” controls on your body. Just google Dermatome Map, and there are many images of the spin...
by bartland
Thu Jul 11, 2024 3:53 am
Forum: NEUROSTIMULATION
Topic: SCS or DRG
Replies: 4
Views: 2384

Re: SCS or DRG

Everything I've read says that DRG has a much higher success rate. Sadly it appears that many more doctors do SCS, but it is much harder to find those who do DRG. (especially in-network for marketplace insurance)
by bartland
Thu Jul 11, 2024 3:36 am
Forum: NEUROSTIMULATION
Topic: Has anyone had issues from DRG implantation?
Replies: 0
Views: 128

Has anyone had issues from DRG implantation?

I am considering trying a Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) implant...it seems to have pretty good success rate. Has anyone had issues from the DRG implant? Does it just prevent pain signals from reaching the brain, or does it interfere with other nerve signals? I'm concerned about it affecting sexual func...
by bartland
Sun Jul 07, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: CAUSES & EFFECTS OF PUDENDAL NEURALGIA
Topic: Management of chronic perineal pain-case report
Replies: 2
Views: 967

Re: Management of chronic perineal pain-case report

Thank you for sharing this. I am considering a caudal epidural block and having trouble finding any information on its use for PN. - Bart I found this article hope it helps someone with similar symptoms * Pain Management Centre, Royal Infirmary Hospital, Leicester (UK) Correspondence: Waqas Ashraf C...
by bartland
Sun Jul 07, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: WELCOME CENTER
Topic: Diagnosis? My story so far
Replies: 7
Views: 594

Re: Diagnosis? My story so far

Hi Dexter, Did the ganglion impar block give you any relief? I am considering having one and it is so hard to find any information about its use for PN. Thanks, Bart And of course, do not rush into anything even remotely more invasive until you have exhausted all of the conservative treatment option...
by bartland
Tue Jul 02, 2024 10:42 pm
Forum: OTHER THERAPIES
Topic: Ganglion Impar Block?
Replies: 1
Views: 296

Ganglion Impar Block?

After 3 pudendal blocks (all confirmed PN, none offered any lasting relief once the lidocaine wore off), a pulsed RF procedure that did nothing but flare up pain for a week, and months of pelvic floor PT, my doctor suggested trying one of these: - Ganglion Impar Block - apparently this is supposed t...
by bartland
Tue Jul 02, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: OTHER THERAPIES
Topic: Pulsed RF Ablation Stories? Or PRP Stories?
Replies: 2
Views: 409

Re: Pulsed RF Ablation Stories? Or PRP Stories?

I had quite a bit of PRP on the past for another injury and honestly, I can't see how it would help with pudendal neuralgia. Its primary function is to make the body build connective tissue, whereas it seems in most cases of PN there are impingements and muscular dysfunction that put pressure on the...
by bartland
Tue May 07, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
Topic: What is the best dosage of baclofen rectal suppositories?
Replies: 2
Views: 291

Re: What is the best dosage of baclofen rectal suppositories?

You are amazing - thank you so much! According to this publication they recommend a dose of 10 mg. at bedtime (HS) but that is for females and it doesn't say whether it's a vaginal or rectal suppository but I don't think that would make a difference in the dose. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
by bartland
Tue May 07, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: OTHER THERAPIES
Topic: What outcome have people had from Pulsed Radiofrequency?
Replies: 12
Views: 2265

Re: What outcome have people had from Pulsed Radiofrequency?

Thank you so much for your kind reply, and for being the most responsive person on this forum. Bless you FOLLOW UP I had this procedure done in Jan 2024. It flared up my pain for about a week after the procedure, then...nothing. No effect on pain. Awww, that makes me really sad for you. I'm sorry to...
by bartland
Mon May 06, 2024 3:56 am
Forum: OTHER THERAPIES
Topic: What outcome have people had from Pulsed Radiofrequency?
Replies: 12
Views: 2265

Re: What outcome have people had from Pulsed Radiofrequency?

FOLLOW UP

I had this procedure done in Jan 2024. It flared up my pain for about a week after the procedure, then...nothing. No effect on pain.

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