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6 nerve blocks so far haven't helped. The doctor is still looking for the source of the pain. I don't tolerate dexamethasone well.

4 days ago
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I had one but it only lasted a short time.I think some people find it helps a lot.

3 days ago
A MyFibroTeam Member

Ooooooh I have multiple slipped discs sweetheart. We don't get that choice of ops not that I'd take it unless it was absolutely dire.
I use a tens machine on my back alot. It's the bone spurs that grow and the disc won't go back osteoporosis kicks in and everything is pressing on the nerves. My son had a nerve block on his shoulder so I can only go from how he reacted. He hated it, he was in so much pain for years. He had another op was scared they'd use another nerve block, told him to speak to his specialist about it and to say under no circumstances to do one. Yet they did. Back to square one.
Hope this is helpful, I'm sure others have had different experiences
With love Peps πŸ’œπŸ’–πŸŒ»

4 days ago
MyFibroTeam

Living with persistent back pain on top of fibromyalgia is genuinely exhausting, especially when treatments aren't giving the relief you deserve. It's worth knowing that fibromyalgia itself can amplify pain signals, which sometimes makes it harder to pinpoint a single source β€” and harder for nerve blocks to fully work.

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Living with persistent back pain on top of fibromyalgia is genuinely exhausting, especially when treatments aren't giving the relief you deserve. It's worth knowing that fibromyalgia itself can amplify pain signals, which sometimes makes it harder to pinpoint a single source β€” and harder for nerve blocks to fully work.

Some MyFibroTeam members have shared mixed experiences with nerve blocks. For some, they provided temporary relief, while others found little to no benefit, similar to what you're experiencing.

Since dexamethasone doesn't agree with you, it may be worth discussing alternative approaches with your doctor, such as:

- Radiofrequency ablation β€” a procedure that uses heat to reduce nerve pain signals
- Spinal cord stimulation β€” a device that interrupts pain signals to the brain
- Physical therapy tailored to fibromyalgia and spinal pain
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) β€” shown to help manage chronic pain
- Low-impact movement like gentle yoga or aquatic therapy

It's completely reasonable to ask your doctor about these options, especially if nerve blocks haven't helped after six attempts. Persistence in finding the right combination of treatments is key with fibromyalgia-related pain.

4 days ago

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