Re: inJections not fun but work

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You are lucky,they worked! I only wish........they did mine with IV sedation,but

they didn,t work,and terrible reaction.  :-(  I,m glad they work for you!

From: hangingin4593 <no_reply >

Subject: inJections not fun but work

spinal problems

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010, 2:13 PM

 

I had a set of three epidural injections, 2 wks apart. They give a max of 3, but

stop at 1 or 2--as soon as u feel relief.

I was afraid, cuz I didn't get relief until the 3rd one. Usually they relieve

pain for 6 mos. I got lucky--mine lasted a year.

The 3rd one actually hurt worse cuz the area was SO inflamed. I was *w*ke, but

its over in 30 seconds. I'm having another set soon. I'm not worried. I get mine

in the lower lumbar region--my L5/S1 is gone--its disintegrated.

My sister had the other type where you go under anesthesia. She had them every 3

to 6 months for 10 years. She cannot have anymore. Eventually, long term use

turns the muscles to mush. Not to mention that she jumped too quick to have

surgery after surgery. And when she was numbed up from shots or meds, she'd mow

the lawn, wash the car, it is SO important to take it easy and remember our

limitations even if we feel better. My sister had undiagnosed neuropathy--which

caused numbness and tingling, unrelated to her back. So her surgeries and shots

were for naught.

I'm looking forward to my next set of shots for some much needed relief.