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I had a ultra sound guided steroid injection for the arthritis in my hip. The rhuemologist must have erred as my leg jumped off the table during the procedure and since that injection I have unbearable pain. The neurologist believes it also polyneuropathy but haven't had tests done for that. I did have the EKG that shows nerve damage. I am on 2400 mg. of Gabapetine and on a regular basis I am in pain that comes and goes. Is there a cure for nerve damage?
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Hi Betty @hazelnut Sorry for your pain. In trying to resolve one you ended up with another. As for a cure for nerve damage, it would depend on the cause and location. It is always best to ask your doctor for advise. Everyone is different. Doing your own research will prepare you to ask your doctor relevant questions. Best wishes Toni
Betty, I just want to add that any IM (intra muscular) injection can pose a risk for nerve damage regardless of the medication. Sorry to say, although it is very rare, it can happen. Toni
Hi Betty and avmcellar and rwinney, Betty, I am so freaked out and sorry for what happened to you with your nerve injection! I was sedated with what they call Conscious Sedation although I really wasn't very conscious because it didn't hurt at all. But I noticed one of the medications was one that immobilizes or paralyzes so that to me would be the answer to people jumping during the procedure when the needle hits a nerve thus potentially causing serious complications such as you have endured. I think they used a benzodiazepine like Valium and propofol which is the paralytic and a couple of others. That's why they should be done with anesthesiologist who specializes in spine injections, who can administer these medications. There are so many different areas they can inject. Different types of injections for problems in different parts of the spine. I forget the names to them but one is called a facet injection. I believe all of them are done under fluoroscopy so they can see exactly where their needle is going. My last injection last Wednesday, they took two pictures of the two injections and gave me a copy of both which I thought was really neat.
I hope what I'm saying goes public on the blog. Logic tells me patience will have a much less risk of problems and complications and a higher risk of Success full outcomes.
Wishing you all a lot of Victory today in your circumstances and peace for your souls. Many, many blessings and warmest regards, Sunny flower. 😊
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@hazelnut Hi Betty. I'm sorry, but no, there is not a cure for neuropathy. There is hope in managing symptoms which may come from lifestyle change, vitamins and supplements, diet, exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, physical therapy, etc...
and of course medications.