I'm researching cryoablation

[stephanies]

Hi LottaNerve,

Did you decide to go ahead with cryo? Any updates? I hope you are having less pain.

Stephanies

[matthewscott]

Thanks

[matthewscott]

Thanks for sharing these experiences. It’s helpful to hear how different people responded to nerve blocks and cryoablation, especially since the results seem to vary from person to person. I agree that getting clear information about the exact nerve being targeted, expected benefits, risks, and possible alternatives is important before making a decision. I hope you find an approach that provides lasting relief, and please keep us updated on how things go.

[eraser]

Thanks for sharing these experiences. It’s helpful to hear how different people responded to nerve blocks and cryoablation, especially since the results seem to vary from person to person. I agree that getting clear information about the exact nerve being targeted, expected benefits, risks, and possible alternatives is important before making a decision. I hope you find an approach that provides lasting relief, and please keep us updated on how things go.

The data regarding the effectiveness of nerve blocks is fairly consistent actually and they should be thought of a diagnostic test only.

[Violet M]

The data regarding the effectiveness of nerve blocks is fairly consistent actually and they should be thought of a diagnostic test only.

I completely agree that pudendal nerve blocks are primarily valuable for diagnostic purposes. My understanding is that you would need a pudendal nerve block before cryoablation to help ensure they are cryoablating the correct nerve. You wouldn’t need the steroid in the nerve block - just the anesthetic.