Stellate Ganglion Block for Long COVID

Everything you need to know!

I’ve been getting messages about stellate ganglion block (SGB) from long COVID patients for years, often from people who either swear by or curse it. If you’ve researched it yourself, you may have found the same split. Why does this intervention—an injection targeting the nervous system—help some, but not others? Why does it make certain people feel even worse?

To find answers, I tapped into my training and my professional network. Stellate ganglion block is a specialized technique in several medical fields, but primarily mine—anesthesiology—so it’s a topic I wanted cover for you thoroughly.

Today, I explain everything you need to know about stellate ganglion block with the help of two experts, including a lead research scientist in the field. By the end, you’ll have a better understanding of SGB to help you make informed decisions for your care.

We’ll cover:

• what and where the stellate ganglion is

• what the procedure involves

• what symptoms a block may improve

• side effects and risks

• what a “nervous system reset” really means

I also share my personal experience with the block, and how it impacted my long COVID symptoms.

This is meant to help you, but it’s an important topic for all of us with long COVID right now. That’s because stellate block is one of the first long COVID treatments to be studied by the NIH. The details of the randomized controlled trial were released last week, and the study design is currently available for public review and feedback.

Watch or read my overview of stellate ganglion block, then be part of the science. Tell researchers your concerns and needs before the portal closes on March 3.

You’re going to learn a lot with this one, so let’s get started!