Anybody done the injections?

Posted by rodturner @rodturner, Oct 13 7:08pm

Physical therapy and topical creams don't seem to be working for me, so it looks like I will be taking the injections. The doctor says it will be four injections, done under anesthesia. I absolutely dread being put under. Has anyone had to undergo this? What can I expect for relief?

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koneil | @koneil | Oct 20 4:43pm

In reply to @beaty "So what pain relief do you use now, may I ask?" + (show)

Good afternoon. I am on two 30mg morphine er tablets, five 325/10 hydrocodone tablets. Two Generic celebrex tablets and two gabapentin 300mg tablets at bedtime. I've consulted with three different neurosurgeons that recommended fusions to my lumbar spine and my surgical spine. Unfortunately my medicare advantage plans does not agree. I guess I stay on the narcotics for the rest of my life.

beaty | @beaty | Oct 21 3:25am

In reply to @koneil "Good afternoon. I am on two 30mg morphine er tablets, five 325/10 hydrocodone tablets. Two Generic..." + (show)

Thanks for replying. That sounds pretty tough for you. All the best.

charliesophiedaisyro | @charliesophiedaisyro | Oct 21 9:24am

I just finished a series of 5 spinal injections. I am getting better. The last injection was painful at the time of injection and after for about a week. I have chosen not to have anymore at this point in time. What dr. prescribed pain patches work the best, please.

kforrest | @kforrest | Oct 21 9:28am

In reply to @koneil "I'm a twenty year veteran of spinal injections. If you are afraid of the anesthesia just..." + (show)

what are you injecting? the drug? for what physical problems.

charliesophiedaisyro | @charliesophiedaisyro | Oct 21 9:31am

In reply to @koneil "Good afternoon. I am on two 30mg morphine er tablets, five 325/10 hydrocodone tablets. Two Generic..." + (show)

There has to be away to get the surgery completed. Reach out to your state senator. Is there a medicare office close to you? Go there, often. Ask for help. Write to the president. Maybe Mayo Clinic can help you. Mayo performs miracles in so may ways. Go to Mayo Clinic in Rochester. There are other Mayo sites.

charliesophiedaisyro | @charliesophiedaisyro | Oct 21 9:33am

In reply to @kforrest "what are you injecting? the drug? for what physical problems." + (show)

cortisone, not sure. back pain from scoliosis.

charliesophiedaisyro | @charliesophiedaisyro | Oct 21 9:39am

In reply to @charliesophiedaisyro "cortisone, not sure. back pain from scoliosis." + (show)

I am also watching my sugar intake like a hawk. Pretty much sugar free. I eat salads--alot. Try to get protein every meal. Beef only once a month. Achieving a super healthy diet has been hard for me. I really want some of my homemade brownies. But I have restrained. Good luck to all of us.