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Any risks for pre-surgery epidural injection?
Spine Health | Last Active: Oct 14, 2023 | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
I have had more epidurals in my spine then I can count.
I have also had multiple radio frequency injections to burn the nerves. Both type of procedures were done by board certified anesthesiologist Dr. V. Johnson @ NY Spine & Pain.
Yes there are risks in the house when dealing with pain management, but for me I felt I had to trust my doctor to help alleviate all of that horrible pain in both my lumbar and cervical spine. I thank God everyday 🙏 for his excellent Skill performing these outpatient procedures!! My pain finally has gone down from 10+, to a 2 on great days; 5-8 tops after a few months & too much bending, and housework.
I don't know what I would do without seeing Jenna Edlin, PA who is his diagnostician who listens very carefully to my symptoms, after viewing my MRI's.
My suggestion don't be afraid just have faith in your doctor knowing he has your best interest at heart. GO CHIEFS DR J. 🤗👏
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I'm glad you found my comment helpful. Trust me you don't want to get hooked on opioids and trust me these injections performed by a board certified anesthesiologist with fluoroscopy guidance allows your doctor to see exactly where to inject the needle.
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Just had another SI injection 1 week ago. Pain relief lasted 1 day.
I think I have had 2 or 3 injections in the past for severe sacriliac joint arthritis, none of which helped.
Glad you are out of pain, what a great relief, but my lack of faith about this procedure is really not at fault for its failure. It's purely physical!