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I've had numerous injections over the years and none of them worked. I think they just keep suggesting more injections just to keep you a profitable patient. I refused to have any more done and my doctor literally ditched me!
@lotsofpain
Good Morning,
I am so sorry your injection did not work!
I went for shots for years and nothing gave me more than a few days of help.
I tried 4 or 5 different pain docs, nothing.
Then, I moved to Florida and I finally, after years and pain docs, I found someone who helped me.
This doc found the right combination of meds and location to give me up to 3 months of reduced pain and sometimes limited pain!
After 4 years, when he could no longer help, I opted for surgery.
I am not sorry I had the surgery since I am now PAIN FREE.
I am certainly NOT saying to have surgery, but have you tried different docs?
If surgery is your decision, just be prepared for the POSSIBILITY of a long recovery.
What ever you decide, I wish you the best.
Please, if you do decide on surgery, research and research for the best surgeon!!!
Best of luck!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)