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Facet Joint Injections - Anyone had success?

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@lotsofpain

My injection was an unmitigated waste of time and if anything I was worse afterwards, I am now looking at surgery

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@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)

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!