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by penney
Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:36 am
Forum: MEDICAL ADVANCES & EDUCATION
Topic: UCLA Pelvic Pain Clinic & Dr. Andrea Rapkin
Replies: 13
Views: 7194

Re: UCLA Pelvic Pain Clinic & Dr. Andrea Rapkin

Dr. McDonalds caudal injections did not help at all. Dr Rapkin then referred me to Dr Villablanca also at UCLA. While I am not 100% I am much better than I was 18 months ago. Dr Villablanca is the kinds most compassionate Doctor I have ever met. I have had 5 CT guided nerve blocks and will probably ...
by penney
Fri Jul 12, 2013 3:59 am
Forum: NERVE BLOCKS
Topic: Nerve block success and failure
Replies: 16
Views: 7417

Re: Nerve block success and failure

Hi Cory, I had 11 Caudal injections and found no relief although some people do. For me the ct guided block worked better. I also am fifty and sit at my job. I have a herman miller chair that allows me to lean forward putting pressure on my thighs instead of my butt. I also use the tush cush on diff...
by penney
Fri Jul 12, 2013 3:02 am
Forum: MEDICAL ADVANCES & EDUCATION
Topic: UCLA Pelvic Pain Clinic & Dr. Andrea Rapkin
Replies: 13
Views: 7194

Re: UCLA Pelvic Pain Clinic & Dr. Andrea Rapkin

Almost a year later, the caudal injections did not work. I contacted Dr. Rapkin and she referred me to Dr Pablo Villablanca at UCLA. He has performed 4 ct guided nerve blocks. My pain level has dramatically decreased. It is not gone, I continue to have flares and am constantly aware of how I sit, wh...
by penney
Sat May 25, 2013 7:08 am
Forum: NERVE BLOCKS
Topic: Nerve block success and failure
Replies: 16
Views: 7417

Re: Nerve block success and failure

I had my fourth ct guided nerve block today. Done by Dr Pablo Villablanca at UCLA, I cannot say enough about the kindness and compassion of this Dr. My experience has been an overall reduction in pain. I also have experienced longer periods of relief with each injection. When my flares start getting...
by penney
Sat May 25, 2013 6:52 am
Forum: SEATING & PHYSICAL LIFESTYLE ADAPTATIONS
Topic: cushion ideas
Replies: 59
Views: 35733

Re: cushion ideas

The tush cush has worked the best for me. It does not totally eliminate but sure helps
by penney
Sat Aug 25, 2012 4:49 am
Forum: MEDICAL ADVANCES & EDUCATION
Topic: UCLA Pelvic Pain Clinic & Dr. Andrea Rapkin
Replies: 13
Views: 7194

Re: UCLA Pelvic Pain Clinic & Dr. Andrea Rapkin

After 18 months of excruciating pain numerous doctors and medications I met with Dr Rapkin yesterday 08/23/2012. I also met with Dr McDonald at Dr Rapkin's recommendation. I am 200 miles away from UCLA so I cannot begin to tell you how pleased I was to have a Dr take such a proactive approach. They ...

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