An Interview with Sean Mulvaney, MD - Expert on Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD

[@manarolo100]

Amazing doctor

[@joywellnesspartners]

Max Avila we agree 😌

[@nmartin5551]

What is going on with the Bill in Congress? It’s outrageous IMO that this isn’t standard start for treatment of all PTSD

[@joywellnesspartners]

We wish it were standard of care too, thanks for your support! Seems like the Department of Veteran's Affairs tried to "furnish the SGB" under the TREAT PTSD ACT, but the bill was only introduced in Congress and then denied. No one voted for it, so it looks like nothing is currently happening---at least not in Congress right now. www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5648/text and www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr5648 We are excited that Dr. Mulvaney keeps publishing new research, however, and we can only hope the SGB is going to catch fire through the VA one day. See his article just published over this 2021 Valentine's Day weekend: academic.oup.com/milmed/advance-article/doi/10.1093/milmed/usab056/6134550?login=true

[@nmartin5551]

@@joywellnesspartners I shared that article with a doc at the Muskogee VA who is working with SGB. To his knowledge, there are four VAs doing SBG- Martinsburg, WV; Little Rock AR, Richmond, VA; Atlanta GA. That’s a pathetic showing for a country with 50 states, but there should be a forum for all of you (military, VA, and private sector) who genuinely care about helping people with PTSD to discuss this stuff. Major medical conferences are too big, too much time, geographically limiting and expensive to get to. Maybe you all should start having Zoom meetings! 🤔 No doubt there are plenty of PTSD patients to go around.

[@joywellnesspartners]

@@nmartin5551 This is wise! Thank you for the idea of the zoom conferencing, we’ll let you know if we implement this idea, or if we find out who is doing it!

[@heisenberg5632]

I felt great after the first shot but after the second shot I've developed chest pain and moderate palpitations as well as anxiety and I feel like time is passing by 10x faster. I still have a lot of trouble falling asleep and it feels like my heart is going to jump out of my chest sometimes. I'm honestly scared. I have an appointment with the cardiologist. I hope there will be answers.

[@joywellnesspartners]

how did your appointment go with the cardiologist? we apologize for your response to the second SGB and we hope you got the answers you needed. sometimes one side does work better for one person than another, so another block on the same side as the first shot may be advised.

[@jaweileegreen4566]

I’ve read about individuals who have received SGB shot for PTSD and have experienced worse symptoms as a result. Depersonalization and derealization, higher anxiety levels etc. I don’t see this ever addressed in these videos. Can you describe or explain why this response occurs?

[@joywellnesspartners]

This is a tough question to answer by text. If there is any complex psychiatric case going on before a stellate ganglion block (like maybe they've had depersonalization going on before the block) we advise/help the client to receive a psychiatric consultation before they receive their shot. Does that help?

[@jaweileegreen4566]

Understood thank you . So there are some things psychiatrists may consider as red flags before a patient decides to get the shot. I just wish I knew if I was a good candidate for this. Thanks for the information.

[@joywellnesspartners]

@@jaweileegreen4566 yes, exactly, and if you are interested in a telehealth consult with one of our colleagues who are psychiatrists to deem candidacy, we are happy to help.

[@jaweileegreen4566]

@@joywellnesspartners Thanks for your insight. is the consultation free?

[@joywellnesspartners]

@@jaweileegreen4566 we could help share contact info and they could take it from there.

[@abigailtolby9479]

What if the bill included EMS workers. I have so much ptsd from years of working in trauma....

[@joywellnesspartners]

We thank you so much for your service to our country as well. We are offering a special for the rest of the year to thank you, as well as our veterans and all healthcare workers and first responders. Please email [e-mail] to learn more.

[@mmedeuxchevaux]

Hello. I have severe insomnia. I want to try SGB. However, I have low blood pressure (not dangerously low) and I understand only people with high blood pressure have an overactive SNS. Do you think I could still benefit from SGB?

[@joywellnesspartners]

Yes! Many patients do not have high blood pressure when coming for the SGB, and their success rate is very high.

[@TroubleActual]

I just found out about this from Dakota meyer. Wondering if Dr Mulvaney can recommend physicians around USA???

[@joywellnesspartners]

We believe on his website he mentions a list of reputable physicians that do the SGB procedure in the US. If not, we know his office is always willing to answer questions. Here is his contact info: drseanmulvaney.com/contact-us/ If you're in the San Diego area (or are willing to travel), we also have a team of highly trained regenerative medicine experts that perform the SGB. We're under the supervision of board-certified Dr. Allison Mulcahy. To learn more about our services, please visit joywellnesspartners.com/

[@thekatocat]

Will the va reduce service connection If this works well

[@joywellnesspartners]

Thanks for your question. Can you explain exactly what you mean?

[@unoffendable3496]

Would neuroplasticity be supported with C60 ? Dr Paul Meyers liquid vitamin s also feed a starving brain all it needs to repair itself

[@joywellnesspartners]

We aren’t using those products, so we can’t speak to them, but we are glad for your question!

[@photokt777]

I had this done and had a panic attack right afterwards, needless to say, it didnt work and in the end I felt so stupid for spending so much money.

[@joywellnesspartners]

Thank you for sharing your experience. No procedure is 100% guaranteed, because each human is unique. It’s a shame you didn’t experience the benefits, as the SGB is approximately 90% effective. We truly hope you get the relief you are seeking.

[@nmartin5551]

I agree. I’m sorry you didn’t benefit, but the potential benefit for hundreds of thousands, I can’t tell enough providers in the VA and fellow veterans about this possibility. I’ve been struggling for 17 years with PTSD. I have nothing to lose.

[@photokt777]

@@nmartin5551 I'm so happy it worked out for you, I had high Hope's for some relief from chronic anxiety but I guess it's not in the cards for me. Thank you for your service and I wish you continued success on you road to healing!

[@thecommentary21]

This is great! If you're rich. So the rest of us will never be able to get this treatment.

[@joywellnesspartners]

I hope you’ll see that the cost is feasible at JWP, as evidenced best by a client who sent this feedback to us this week: “…I have tried numerous types of treatment, psych meds, therapies, self help, EMDR, tapping, hypnosis etc. Some of these things have been very beneficial, however none of these fore mentioned have benefited me as quickly, easily, and less expensively as Joy Wellness. I am currently disabled, on a tight budget but think the price I paid for my SGB was well worth it. I am including saving $100 month in my budget for a possible future SGB post 1 year…”

[@thecommentary21]

@@joywellnesspartners 2 to 3 grand is way too much and Im sure Id need 2 treatments. Plus Im not in SD. Im in Wa state.

[@joywellnesspartners]

@@thecommentary21 Good news is that the prices at JWP are currently less than half that, and we are currently offering a travel voucher to help with the cost of some of your stay, if you decided to get two blocks and needed to spend the weekend.

[@dbuck1964]

Stop being poor, learn about priorities.

[@thecommentary21]

@@dbuck1964 Only a MORE-ON would make the ridiculous comment you just made.

[@matthewcallaghan1512]

Didn’t work for me. Very disappointed

[@joywellnesspartners]

We are sorry your initial response was disappointing to you. Don’t give up hope- we would be willing to discuss this further with you - there can be several factors to consider. Contact us if you’re interested in another perspective - 858-609-0866.

[@matthewcallaghan1512]

@@joywellnesspartners I am in Australia but thank you