Celiac Plexus Nerve Block

I had a celiac plexus nerve block back done on Tuesday by my pain specialist.  I got an instant result and didn't have any pain at all in my stomach for a day and a half and while the pain is starting to come back now it's not nearly as bad as it was. This is to be expected but the pain specialist told me that from the instant results I had after the procedure he believes it should give me at least some longtime relief. The exact time period and how much relief I will get from it is still up in the air but my doctor sees this as a good sign. This result so far supports his theory that a spinal cord simulator would be a great option for me long term but he has to give it more time before he can call it a success and try to get my insurance company to pay for the stimulator. Even if they won't pay for that, my pain specialist said he could do a block every 3 or 4 months or longer if I can since it's a very simple procedure and isn't damaging plus he told me that there are more options that have opened for me for pain treatment now we know exactly where the pain is coming from. So right now it's a waiting game to see how long I will get relief and what road we want to do once I'm no longer getting relief from this go around.

Otherwise, there hasn't been many other changes. I'm still struggling with fluid in my ears that will not go away no matter what we do, kidney issues, appetite issues, low grade fever, fatigue, etc. I have several appointments in the next month with some new specialist and some I see all of the time so hopefully we can get the ball rolling on the other problems too. I'm still really tired and weak from the flare up I've been in so I've not been exercising as much as I was or should be, I'm not eating as well as I was or should be and I haven't been getting out with friends as much either but I'm really trying to get back to all of that soon as long as my body will let me.