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This is exactly how my test shot went. I didn't get sedated, just a little lidocaine at the site. They gave me 6 test shots, which I think were also lidocaine, and pain got down to around a 3 or so a few hours afterward, but quickly shot back up to around a 6. The whole procedure took around 20 minutes.
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Well, I had my final shot yesterday. Pain is already down to around a 2, which is great. I'll continue with PT to strengthen my core, but I'm quite pleased with things so far. Phone's ringing, Dude. | |||
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Shots can be very effective. I’m going through my 3rd ser of these over the last 10 yrs. L5 and 4. I’ve had 3 surgeries since age 32. I’m 70. Generally they work although the duration of effectiveness may grow shorter. When I had my first 2 courses, the doc used some local deadening. Now uses prophenol to knock out completely in this 3rd set. Second st, about 3 yrs ago, didn’t last but about 3-4 weeks. Next step was radio ablation which was very effective and lasted over 2 yrs. Technique uses radio emissions via needle to “burn” sheaths off of nerves. At least that’s my layman knuckle dragging understanding of how it works. Had my second steroid injection 3 weeks ago and like last time, not very effective. Anticipate ablation will once again be brought into play. Side effect of injection is elevated blood sugar if that’s a concern. Best of luck! | |||
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There's a lot going on around the lumbar region. For those who have had shots, any effect on urinary, bowel or sexual functions? Set the controls for the heart of the Sun. | |||
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No effects for me. I still have some pain, but it's about 75% reduced from where it was. Pain is mainly when I first get up and late in the day. Pain doc said to keep going with physical therapy and my daily exercises. So far, two thumbs up. Phone's ringing, Dude. | |||
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I've been fighting bad leg and back pain for a year and a half and yeah, first thing out of bed was the worst. My primary care doc gave me a sheet of core exercises as therapy, she has nothing good to say about surgery, chiropractors, acupuncture and shots. I've been afraid of going into those treatments with such a negative attitude. I rolled the dice and sprung for a different, good quality chair. I bought a used Aeron, figuring I wouldn't take a great loss if I sold it. Side note: Crimenently I hate dealing with Craig's List but it came through. Anyway, I spend too much time in a chair and my old one was a very poor fit, seat too flat and came forward to near the back of my knees. The new chair has a radiused falloff at the front, isn't so long and has much improved lumbar support. It's been a revelation, I'd say my pain is a quarter of what it had been. I would have paid a bunch for the improvement I've seen. My problems still exist but it's clear the wrong chair was really messing with me. Set the controls for the heart of the Sun. | |||
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Well, the pain has been gradually increasing, and it looks like I'll be getting a second shot. PT is going well, but I haven't been doing my exercises as faithfully as I should have been, but I've been improving in that regard. Phone's ringing, Dude. | |||
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I injured my back in Feb 2014. Tried the shots 3 times, did PT and workplace hardening (more PT) and even tried a shot in my hip since I had longstanding issues with the hip on the same side in an effort to determine exactly what was going on. I finally had micro discectomy on the L2/3 in Oct of that year. Eventually had the hip replaced in Nov of 15. The shots never really did much for me in either case. Its a bummer but its worth trying them to avoid surgery. Hope your second one does the trick for you. | |||
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Shots worked for me for awhile. Tend to work on back related leg pain for me. First series severAl years ago had lidocane. Somewhat painful when close to nerve. Now doc uses Propofol to knock out completely. I also have recently had the radio ablation series for back pain. Worked well for over a year. Now doc seems to favor propofol for his procedures. Guess it’s easy to use and ensures patient won’t move or flop around. Only down side is you are pretty well cooked for the day. No driving, making important decisions, operating machinery, voting or voicing political opinions in mixed company. | |||
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L3L4 a few months back. Instant, i mean do mean instant relief. I felt the proceedure but cant say it was uncomfortable. Had a knee done over 10 years ago, it is still fine. | |||
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Well, I had my second shot yesterday, and was in much more pain after the shot than before. Thankfully, the pain resided as the day went on, and I am feeling much better this morning. Still a little pain, but much better. Phone's ringing, Dude. | |||
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