spinal injection

seeking pain relief via a shot

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[medic50646]

I had one of these done over 10 years ago and swore that was the only time I would EVER let them touch my spine without sedation ! I've had several things done through my back since and I've always been sedated. I no longer believe docs if they tell me it's not that bad. The second one I had they sedated me pretty heavily so i don't remember anything from it. It lasted for a decent amount of time, but eventually ended up with surgery as my entire spine was unstable.

[badbackblog]

yeah. i agree. I think doctors will almost always tell you the procedure isn't going to be that painful to keep you calm. "you will feel a pinch" ...But man, it was harsh.

[Carrie6583]

My MIL who is 67 fell and now has pinched nerves at L3, L4 and L5 which have incapacitated her for 3 weeks. She is unable to move her right leg without visible muscle spasms and pain, she actually screams if she has to move this leg.

She has been in the hospital 8 days now, and had the spinal injection yesterday, after an EMG test. When should she feel relief and how long has your relief from the shot lasted?

[badbackblog]

what does her dr say ? sounds like if she has surgery at her age, she might need a fusion. My injections did not bring much relief.

But everybody is different. A nerve block i once had gave me relief 3 days after and lasted 3 months until the spams returned. best of luck

[badbackblog]

nope. but i yelled several times. needles are inserted; fluid was forced into a space that was already blocked up. the pressure was painful, and the sciatic nerve shot strongly

[SmokinGun187]

i had it done yesterday.

let me tell you IT KILLS!!!

[badbackblog]

yeah. i hear ya. the worst 3 minutes of my life. i think. very painful.

[75freeman]

it's good videos like this are out here. People who are going to be getting these procedures can see what is going to happen & probably more inportant can see the feedback fron everyone. badbackblog thank you for posting this & just as important thank you everyone for telling their stories. Hope everyone is in less pain & good luck to you all

[Carrie6583]

She ended up having to have neuro-surgery 2 days later, the shot doctor said that he doubted that the shot was going to work. :( That really makes me mad, she spent 2 horrible days after the shot when they could have had the surgery and been back to normal sooner. The surgery took 3 hours to loosen up the nerve from the opening, and she's home now - feeling great! She said she has noodle leg once in awhile though.

Thanks for the answer!

[Carrie6583]

continued...

She cannot have more than 4 shots a year they tell her, because she is diabetic and the steroids will mess her blood sugar too badly. She is considering just having surgery instead... any comment?

[SuperNanny3]

ouch did u cry?