Assoc. Prof. MD. Semih Arici Reviews

I am a 67-year-old woman with post-herpetic neuralgia from shingles across my ribcage. The burning was unbearable, and I couldn't wear clothes. Dr. Arici used a pulsed radiofrequency treatment on the affected nerves. The relief wasn't instant, but over two weeks, the fire subsided. He called me personally to check in. I can finally hug my grandchildren again.

As a 33-year-old professional cellist with focal dystonia and chronic muscle pain in my neck and shoulder, my musical identity was crumbling. Dr. Arici collaborated with my physiotherapist. His precise botulinum toxin injections relaxed the overactive muscles without affecting my fine motor control. He treated the musician, not just the muscle. I performed a concerto last month.

As a 78-year-old retired carpenter with decades of chronic back pain from my trade, I'd resigned myself to a life of discomfort. Dr. Arici didn't just treat my spine; he understood how my pain affected my ability to garden, my primary joy. His targeted nerve block procedure, explained with woodworking analogies I understood, gave me my first pain-free morning in 15 years. I'm back tending my roses.

My 14-year-old daughter, a competitive gymnast, developed complex regional pain syndrome after a minor ankle sprain. The pain became debilitating. Dr. Arici approached her not just as a patient, but as a young athlete. His gentle manner and a carefully calibrated sympathetic nerve block, combined with a recovery plan that involved gentle movement she loved, broke the pain cycle. She's not back to vaulting yet, but she's walking without tears.

I'm a 42-year-old software developer with trigeminal neuralgia, the 'suicide disease.' The electric shock pains in my face were destroying my life. Emergency admission during an attack led me to Dr. Arici. His immediate calm and a precise, ultrasound-guided ganglion block in the middle of the night provided instant, profound relief. He treated the emergency with urgency but planned my long-term management with meticulous care.

My husband, 61, had phantom limb pain after a traumatic amputation. No medication touched it. Dr. Arici proposed a novel mirror therapy regimen combined with a targeted stump injection. Watching my husband's agony dissolve as he 'saw' his missing hand move in the mirror was miraculous. Dr. Arici gave us our nights back, the pain screams have stopped.

As a 29-year-old chef with refractory migraines, my career was ending. The smells, the lights, everything triggered agony. Dr. Arici mapped my trigger points and performed a series of occipital nerve blocks. He didn't just inject; he educated me on kitchen ergonomics and hydration specific to my profession. I've been headache-free for 4 months and just accepted a head chef position.

My 83-year-old mother with advanced osteoporosis and multiple vertebral fractures was in constant pain, but terrified of more medication. Dr. Arici recommended a kyphoplasty, a procedure we'd never heard of. He explained it to her like reinforcing a crumbling wall. The same-day procedure restored her posture and eliminated the sharp pain. Her perspective changed from 'waiting to die' to planning a small family gathering.

I'm a 50-year-old long-distance trucker with piriformis syndrome. Sitting for hours was torture. Dr. Arici understood my livelihood depended on the driver's seat. His ultrasound-guided injection into the deep muscle, combined with a specific stretching protocol I could do at truck stops, was a game-changer. He solved for my unique 'office' environment.

Our 8-year-old son developed severe abdominal pain of unknown origin after a viral illness. After months of inconclusive tests, a pediatrician referred us to Dr. Arici for pain management. He suspected abdominal migraines and initiated a gentle, low-dose protocol combined with dietary logs. He spoke directly to our son, empowering him. The episodes have reduced from weekly to once in three months.

My father, 90, with dementia and a hip fracture, was in agitated, inconsolable pain but couldn't communicate it. Dr. Arici expertly interpreted his nonverbal cues, restlessness, vocalizations. A carefully calculated and monitored pain relief plan transformed him from distressed to peaceful. He gave my father comfort and dignity in his final weeks, and our family immense peace.

I'm a 45-year-old teacher with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Simple tasks like writing on a whiteboard were impossible. Dr. Arici performed a hydrodilatation procedure under imaging guidance, gently stretching the joint capsule. His post-procedure mobilization protocol was clear and achievable. The 'thaw' was faster than any prognosis I'd read. I'm back to raising my arm without a wince.

A rare complication from a gallbladder surgery left me, a 38-year-old mother, with chronic abdominal wall pain. Multiple doctors dismissed it. Dr. Arici was the first to listen and perform a diagnostic nerve block that pinpointed the entrapped nerve. A subsequent neurolysis procedure provided lasting relief. He gave me back the ability to lift and play with my toddler without flinching.

As a veteran with shrapnel injuries and decades-old scar tissue causing neuropathic pain, I was skeptical. Dr. Arici reviewed my service history and understood the trauma context. His combination of scar tissue release injections and a sympathetic nerve block addressed both the physical and persistent inflammatory pain. It's the most significant relief I've had since my discharge.