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Spine Health | Last Active: Oct 21 1:44pm | Replies (39)
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I’ve done the injections for years. Never was I put under but that is between you and your doctor. I should have had a fusion years ago , but was always “ too busy” teaching. I can’t have one now due to other health conditions so I continue with the shots. You can have them up to four times a year. They have been life altering for me. Good luck. And don’t worry! Irene 5
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Do the injections help with the stiffness? I don't have pain. PT has really helped with the stiffness, but in cold/damp weather, the stiffness is a challenge. I'm in the Tampa Bay area (no hurricane damage), so our "winter" is short and mild, but it still makes my stiffness worse.
Also, what is it that is injected?
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You say that you "should have had a fusion" years ago but were too busy teaching. Was the fusion on the advice of your pain doc. orthopedic surgeon? I had a fusion at L5-S1 about seven years ago. Since then I have learned(from others on this site and articles) that fusions will not likely help with pain(as was the case with me). It will only help to stabilize your spine. Was an MRI done? I highly recommend getting a second, even third opinion.