67. Stellate Ganglion Blocks, Explained by Experts

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Can a stellate ganglion block (SGB) help long COVID?

In this episode, physician and long COVID patient Dr. Zeest Khan speaks with two experts to explain the science, patient experience, risks, and research behind this procedure now being studied in the NIH RECOVER program:

-Dr. Anna Maria Bombardieri, physician-scientist helping design the NIH RECOVER study on SGB  https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/anna-maria-bombardieri

-Dr. Sara Herman, anesthesiologist performing stellate ganglion blocks in clinical practice. https://softrebootwellness.com/

YOU'LL LEARN:
• What the stellate ganglion is and why blocking it may help autonomic symptoms
• What the procedure feels like
• Which long COVID symptoms may improve (brain fog, POTS, fatigue, smell/taste changes)
• Side effects, variability, and realistic expectations
• How to vet a provider and stay safe

BE PART OF THE SCIENCE: The RECOVER-TLC study design is now open for public comment. Learn more at https://recovercovid.org/news/recover-tlc-seeks-input-planned-study-possible-long-covid-treatment

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Chapters:
00:00 Understanding Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for Long COVID
01:36 Personal Insights and Professional Perspectives on SGB
02:36 Why SGB Got Attention
05:20 How SGB Is Currently Used
06:54 What's the Stellate Ganglion?
11:35 Side Effects
12:26 Anatomy Lesson You Need to Know
17:07 TL;DR: SGB anatomy
17:58 How SGB Can Reset the Nervous System
23:46 Is SGB Permanent?
25:58 What Does SGB Feel Like?
33:15 Possible Results
34:12 How to Find a Provider
38:43 Can SGB Cure Long COVID?
40:05 SGB Research
40:29 TL;DR Summary

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