Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 , I had the 3 steroidal injections in my lower back for back pain. Had about 2 hours relief for each. Also had a nerve block. No relief. Used some ice packs on my back temporarily at times so I could not take the Dilaudid. Also had a new trial of Enbrel for my herniated disc. That worked temporarily - a few weeks from two small innjections. However, nothing worked " absolute " except back surgery. Back surgery worked out extremely well and I was able to kick all the pain medications. The nerve block had no side effects, other than some transitory numbness in my thigh. The next morning the numbness was gone. My orthopedist and the anesthelogists were well aware of my CMT - and I was warned about possible transitory numbness before hand with the block. All the procedures were done in a hospital out-patient setting, all were strictly controlled and safe in a sterile environment. It was all safe for me. ~ Gretchen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 , Please don't feel you have to answer back to the group about this. These are things that I have seen work for folks with problems such as yours. You very well may have tried any combination of these: 1. TENS unit 2 Physical therapy and aquatic therapy 3. Weight loss 4. Anti-inflammatory medication 5. Ice packs/heat packs 6. Worked with a physiatrist (physical medicine and rehabilitation physician) 7. Been given a brace to wear 8. Do stretching exercises for your low back everyday without fail. Needs to become part of your life with back problems. Have you been taking Percocet for very long? It can be very addicting and with a small child to care for that is probably not in your best interest or the child's. It is not uncommon for the pain to be exacerbated by the injections or they can have no effect at all. It is very patient dependent. Sometimes physicians will prescribe physical therapy or aquatic therapy in combination with the epidural or facet injections to see if you can get relief. You need to fully understand the ramifications of nerve blocks if that is an option. Make sure you ask fully about all the pros and cons of them. Personally, it would not be my choice with CMT. Wish you the best! Blair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 - I wanted to respond in part to your questions/post. Yes I have tried most all on your list - except for aquatic therapy. All forms of therapy on this list have either been a failure, inadequate, or not possible for other health reasons. I also have not tried the weight-loss - but I'm very petit - don't really have anything to loose (I answered that one for fun). In regards to your statement regarding percocet; there are many different views regarding the use of narcotics/opiates. My belief is that if taken responsibly and in the matter prescribed then they are not psychologically addictive. They are physically as in any other medication or substance (i.e. Tylenol, caffeine, sugar), as in your body (not your mind) depends on these substances if taken regularly. I am of the school of thought that if there is a medication to raise your quality of life then by all means take it (assuming the side effects do not in-turn lower your quality of life). I know not everyone in the group feels this way (this is simply my opinion). I am, however, looking for other forms of therapy other than masking the pain with narcotics - if there is a way to actually " fix " the injury, then that is of course my first priority. Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Hi everyone last friday I had my 2nd injections in my back. really I can tell u I must have a really good DR. I have heard that most people do this awake! My dr has me asleep for mine. never felt a thing... in and out in an hour. the first ones were steriods... and did some good. this time he did a nerve block... and I can tell u that so far, this is wonderful!! I am feeling really great. I hope it lasts for some months. has anyone else had nerve blocks??? how was it for u? also were u put to sleep or were u awake? shanna Kavies Troll Town Troll Dolls, TY Babies, Vegas Items, Collectible Cups, Glassware & More! Check Out My Store @ http://stores.ebay.com/Kavies-Troll-Town From: lnrosy2000 <lnrosy2000@...>Subject: Re: Has Anyone Felt Better After SurgerySpinal Stenosis Treatment Date: Monday, April 20, 2009, 1:25 PM Glad to hear you did so well .How many levels was your stenosis.Who was your surgeon? Thanks. My fusion was from L-4 to S-1. I had stenosis in more levels than that. What's left that they didn't operate on the stenosis isn't bad right now. I went to Sonoran Spine Center in Mesa, Arizona. My original surgeon left the practice. I'm seeing another one for follow ups and wouldn't hesitate to let him perform surgery on there. Both of my nieces see doctor's there.Have a great day.Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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