Injections

[Guest guest]

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I recommend trying the injections. I had one and only cortisone shot to

eliminate some significant inflammation. I then had 3 shots (1 each week) of an

HA called Euflexxa (don't do Synvisc as it's not as effective and has lots of

side effects. I have been almost pain free for the past 4 months. Just

yesterday, I was hiking some good size mountains.

I also take Glaucosamine and Chondroitin and Vitamin C and E. I also do at

least 1 hour a day stretching plus strengthening exercises for a 3/4 of an

hour every other day.

I had the injections at Hospital For Special Surgery in NYC.

Good Luck!

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,

I forgot to mention that my dog has had bone-on-bone OA for the past 5

years. Thanks to both oral HA and weekly HA injections and a host of

supplements

and vitamins, she is still extremely active. She runs, swims, etc. So yes, I

am a believer. I just have to avoid any oral HA that has sodium benzoate in

it because she also takes Vitamin C. If combined, these 2 have been found to

be carcenogenic.

MA

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[Guest guest]

Wondered about those. I take oral HA and it is the only thing that

has seemed to make a difference. When I take it regularly and

enough of it, I am actually able to walk up stairs normally, not one

at a time. I was reading about these injections and am going to ask

my Dr. the next time I see him.

Thanks

>

> Hi ,

>

> I recommend trying the injections. I had one and only cortisone

shot to

> eliminate some significant inflammation. I then had 3 shots (1 each

week) of an

> HA called Euflexxa (don't do Synvisc as it's not as effective and

has lots of

> side effects. I have been almost pain free for the past 4 months.

Just

> yesterday, I was hiking some good size mountains.

>

> I also take Glaucosamine and Chondroitin and Vitamin C and E. I

also do at

> least 1 hour a day stretching plus strengthening exercises for a

3/4 of an

> hour every other day.

>

> I had the injections at Hospital For Special Surgery in NYC.

>

> Good Luck!

>

> Anne

>

>

>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Yes, poor Doxies with their back problems. Sophie, my dog, also has some

calcium build-up in her back. She still does okay. I also do the electric stim

and accupuncture on her leg and back. That too helps. I never know what works,

so I do it all!

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MA

I am also the founder of Dodgerslist www.dodgerslist.com a group

dedicated to helping Dachshunds with back problems. We have started

recommending HA for that. Since IVDD is a disease, we can't say

whether HA, or any supplement, helps with disc disease for sure, but

we also have dogs in the group that are older and do have arthritis

and members have reported it has helped them.

>

> ,

>

> I forgot to mention that my dog has had bone-on-bone OA for the

past 5

> years. Thanks to both oral HA and weekly HA injections and a host

of supplements

> and vitamins, she is still extremely active. She runs, swims, etc.

So yes, I

> am a believer. I just have to avoid any oral HA that has sodium

benzoate in

> it because she also takes Vitamin C. If combined, these 2 have

been found to

> be carcenogenic.

>

> MA

>

>

>

> **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the

live music

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>

>

>

[Guest guest]

We do a lot of acupuncture too and it really works for IVDD. I

tried it on my knees and it didn't seem to help. Nothing has helped

except the HA. I first learned about it from one of our members who

does a lot of research trying to help the Doxies. She wrote to a

researcher about it. This was before it became so popular and was

added to other supplements etc. I just called my Dr. to see about

an appointment. Of course, will probably take me a couple of months

to get in and then all they do is refer. Suppose to call me back

this afternoon and see if they can get me in sooner. Every day I see

what vet med has come to and unfortunately its the same with our

health care now.

>

> ,

>

> Yes, poor Doxies with their back problems. Sophie, my dog, also has

some

> calcium build-up in her back. She still does okay. I also do the

electric stim

> and accupuncture on her leg and back. That too helps. I never know

what works,

> so I do it all!

>

> Anne

>

>

>

> **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the

live music

> scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com!

> (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

We do a lot of acupuncture too and it really works for IVDD. I

tried it on my knees and it didn't seem to help. Nothing has helped

except the HA. I first learned about it from one of our members who

does a lot of research trying to help the Doxies. She wrote to a

researcher about it. This was before it became so popular and was

added to other supplements etc. I just called my Dr. to see about

an appointment. Of course, will probably take me a couple of months

to get in and then all they do is refer. Suppose to call me back

this afternoon and see if they can get me in sooner. Every day I see

what vet med has come to and unfortunately its the same with our

health care now.

>

> ,

>

> Yes, poor Doxies with their back problems. Sophie, my dog, also has

some

> calcium build-up in her back. She still does okay. I also do the

electric stim

> and accupuncture on her leg and back. That too helps. I never know

what works,

> so I do it all!

>

> Anne

>

>

>

> **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the

live music

> scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com!

> (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

from my experiences these past 8 yrs. Steroid and cortisone are alike but I

think the cortisone has more with it go to webmd.com it can help. But both its

not good to do more than 3 a year. I was where you were and the anathesilogist

sorry mispelled told me it was time to see and neurosuregoen I did had surgery

it helped 50 % but unknown to them they knew my muscles were squeezing my nerve

they didnt know where so 6 years later I figured it out I see the only doc in

kasier in my aera and you know what Im happy to say Im actually got pain relief

for first time in 13 years. Do alot of research thats what I did and I figured

it out before my docs did. Dont be afraid to say its not helping what are my

choices and you not the doc choose whats best for you. I hoped I helped.

Good Luck

Raven

>

> Hi all

> Can anyone explain to me the difference between steroid inj. and cortisone

inj? If I remember right, it's not good to have more than 3 cortisone injections

a year-what about steroid ones? I had a steroid one in March and I believe it

wore off last week, my mid-back pain has worsened since then-so I'm putting

two-and two together that it's because the steroid epidural has worn off. This

probably sounds stupid, but is the correct word injection or epidural? Before I

ask my dr. if I can have another one, I don't want to waste my time and his if

it's not good to have more than one a year. The steroid one has lasted way

longer than cortisone.

> Thanks for any help

> Sincerely

>

> Jeannie

>

> PS Just passing this on in case anyone else gets one-I had a " phishing "

attempt from a third party site saying I had won $500.00 Walmart shopping trip

from a sweepstakes drawing where my numbers had been drawn.It was almost

believable, but I called Walmart before I gave out my phone number and

email-they were kind enough to explain to me about it being a " phishing " attempt

and delete it.

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry Jeannie, about using technical medical terms. Steroids & cortisone

injections are the same. Coritsone is in a class of medication that are

referred to as steroids, & they are used to reduce inflammation, & swelling.

Epidural describes the area in the spine where the injection is given. With

my neck, I could have a series of 3 cortisone injections, each 6 weeks

apart, if the pain wasn't sufficiently relieved by the prior injection. I know

there is a limit on how many injections you can have in a year, but I can

remember what it is. My last injections were in 2006.

June

In a message dated 10/17/2009 3:27:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

jeannieboo1@... writes:

Hi all

Can anyone explain to me the difference between steroid inj. and cortisone

inj? If I remember right, it's not good to have more than 3 cortisone

injections a year-what about steroid ones? I had a steroid one in March and I

believe it wore off last week, my mid-back pain has worsened since then-so

I'm putting two-and two together that it's because the steroid epidural has

worn off. This probably sounds stupid, but is the correct word injection or

epidural? Before I ask my dr. if I can have another one, I don't want to

waste my time and his if it's not good to have more than one a year. The

steroid one has lasted way longer than cortisone.

Thanks for any help

Sincerely

Jeannie

PS Just passing this on in case anyone else gets one-I had a " phishing "

attempt from a third party site saying I had won $500.00 Walmart shopping

trip from a sweepstakes drawing where my numbers had been drawn.It was almost

believable, but I called Walmart before I gave out my phone number and

email-they were kind enough to explain to me about it being a " phishing "

attempt and delete it.

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

Just a note about the injections...check out the side effects like diminished

imune system and others. This is why my dr wont give me any due to i have severe

chronic pain and it is inoperable and will be a problem the rest of my life and

he doesnt want to create problems as I have 4 other disabling problems not neck

pain related that could be aggravated by the side effects. All I am saying is

there is a lot to consider when getting the steriod shots. Check it out as there

a lot of info and as well, since I dont get them my facts might jaded with low

quality opinions lol. But a friend of mine had some problems and I wanted to

aprise you all to look it up to avoid such things so you get the best care for

you.

take care,

harold

________________________________

From: " birdcrazy624@... " <birdcrazy624@...>

neck pain

Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 11:17:27 AM

Subject: Re: injections

 

Sorry Jeannie, about using technical medical terms. Steroids & cortisone

injections are the same. Coritsone is in a class of medication that are

referred to as steroids, & they are used to reduce inflammation, & swelling.

Epidural describes the area in the spine where the injection is given. With

my neck, I could have a series of 3 cortisone injections, each 6 weeks

apart, if the pain wasn't sufficiently relieved by the prior injection. I know

there is a limit on how many injections you can have in a year, but I can

remember what it is. My last injections were in 2006.

June

In a message dated 10/17/2009 3:27:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

jeannieboo1 writes:

Hi all

Can anyone explain to me the difference between steroid inj. and cortisone

inj? If I remember right, it's not good to have more than 3 cortisone

injections a year-what about steroid ones? I had a steroid one in March and I

believe it wore off last week, my mid-back pain has worsened since then-so

I'm putting two-and two together that it's because the steroid epidural has

worn off. This probably sounds stupid, but is the correct word injection or

epidural? Before I ask my dr. if I can have another one, I don't want to

waste my time and his if it's not good to have more than one a year. The

steroid one has lasted way longer than cortisone.

Thanks for any help

Sincerely

Jeannie

PS Just passing this on in case anyone else gets one-I had a " phishing "

attempt from a third party site saying I had won $500.00 Walmart shopping

trip from a sweepstakes drawing where my numbers had been drawn.It was almost

believable, but I called Walmart before I gave out my phone number and

email-they were kind enough to explain to me about it being a " phishing "

attempt and delete it.

[Guest guest]

Yes Harold, you made a really good point, about cortisone injections not

being right for everybody, due to impaired immune systems, or Diabetes. It

is wise to learn all about the procedures you are considering having, as

there are always the possibilities of complications, & side effects. Ask your

Doctor any concerns you may have, & do all the research you can online.

June

In a message dated 10/17/2009 4:05:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

autark@... writes:

Hi All,

Just a note about the injections..Just a note about the

injections..<WBR>.check out the side effects like diminished imune system and

others. This is

why my dr wont give me any due to i have severe chronic pain and it is

inoperable and will be a problem the rest of my life and he doesnt want to

create problems as I have 4 other disabling problems not neck pain related that

could be aggravated by the side effects. All I am saying is there is a lot

to consider when getting the steriod shots. Check it out as there a lot of

info and as well, since I dont get them my facts might jaded with low

quality opinions lol. But a friend of mine had some problems and I wanted to

aprise you all to look it up to avoid such t

take care,

harold

________________________________

From: " _birdcrazy624@birdcra_ (mailto:birdcrazy624@...) "

<_birdcrazy624@birdcra_ (mailto:birdcrazy624@...) >

_PainInTheNeck-PainInTheNeck-<WPain_

(mailto:neck pain )

Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 11:17:27 AM

Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck-Subject: Re:

Sorry Jeannie, about using technical medical terms. Steroids & cortisone

injections are the same. Coritsone is in a class of medication that are

referred to as steroids, & they are used to reduce inflammation, &

swelling.

Epidural describes the area in the spine where the injection is given.

With

my neck, I could have a series of 3 cortisone injections, each 6 weeks

apart, if the pain wasn't sufficiently relieved by the prior injection. I

know

there is a limit on how many injections you can have in a year, but I can

remember what it is. My last injections were in 2006.

June

In a message dated 10/17/2009 3:27:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

jeannieboo1 writes:

Hi all

Can anyone explain to me the difference between steroid inj. and cortisone

inj? If I remember right, it's not good to have more than 3 cortisone

injections a year-what about steroid ones? I had a steroid one in March

and I

believe it wore off last week, my mid-back pain has worsened since then-so

I'm putting two-and two together that it's because the steroid epidural

has

worn off. This probably sounds stupid, but is the correct word injection

or

epidural? Before I ask my dr. if I can have another one, I don't want to

waste my time and his if it's not good to have more than one a year. The

steroid one has lasted way longer than cortisone.

Thanks for any help

Sincerely

Jeannie

PS Just passing this on in case anyone else gets one-I had a " phishing "

attempt from a third party site saying I had won $500.00 Walmart shopping

trip from a sweepstakes drawing where my numbers had been drawn.It was

almost

believable, but I called Walmart before I gave out my phone number and

email-they were kind enough to explain to me about it being a " phishing "

attempt and delete it.

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Guest guest]

Hi

If cortisone and steroid injections are one and the same thing, I'd like to know

why I'm getting them as I know one dr. told me I couldn't have more than 3 a

year because of the possibility of bone damage, and I have arthritis,

osteoporosis, and also scoliosis? I'm so confused. My pain dr. said I would be

getting a steroid inj., not cortisone, as I asked him just to make sure. I guess

I should be grateful it lasted all this time...

 

Jeannie

________________________________

From: harold ewing <autark@...>

neck pain

Sent: Sat, October 17, 2009 1:05:06 PM

Subject: Re: injections

 

Hi All,

Just a note about the injections.. .check out the side effects like diminished

imune system and others. This is why my dr wont give me any due to i have severe

chronic pain and it is inoperable and will be a problem the rest of my life and

he doesnt want to create problems as I have 4 other disabling problems not neck

pain related that could be aggravated by the side effects. All I am saying is

there is a lot to consider when getting the steriod shots. Check it out as there

a lot of info and as well, since I dont get them my facts might jaded with low

quality opinions lol. But a friend of mine had some problems and I wanted to

aprise you all to look it up to avoid such things so you get the best care for

you.

take care,

harold

____________ _________ _________ __

From: " birdcrazy624@ aol.com " <birdcrazy624@ aol.com>

PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com

Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 11:17:27 AM

Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] injections

 

Sorry Jeannie, about using technical medical terms. Steroids & cortisone

injections are the same. Coritsone is in a class of medication that are

referred to as steroids, & they are used to reduce inflammation, & swelling.

Epidural describes the area in the spine where the injection is given. With

my neck, I could have a series of 3 cortisone injections, each 6 weeks

apart, if the pain wasn't sufficiently relieved by the prior injection. I know

there is a limit on how many injections you can have in a year, but I can

remember what it is. My last injections were in 2006.

June

In a message dated 10/17/2009 3:27:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

jeannieboo1 writes:

Hi all

Can anyone explain to me the difference between steroid inj. and cortisone

inj? If I remember right, it's not good to have more than 3 cortisone

injections a year-what about steroid ones? I had a steroid one in March and I

believe it wore off last week, my mid-back pain has worsened since then-so

I'm putting two-and two together that it's because the steroid epidural has

worn off. This probably sounds stupid, but is the correct word injection or

epidural? Before I ask my dr. if I can have another one, I don't want to

waste my time and his if it's not good to have more than one a year. The

steroid one has lasted way longer than cortisone.

Thanks for any help

Sincerely

Jeannie

PS Just passing this on in case anyone else gets one-I had a " phishing "

attempt from a third party site saying I had won $500.00 Walmart shopping

trip from a sweepstakes drawing where my numbers had been drawn.It was almost

believable, but I called Walmart before I gave out my phone number and

email-they were kind enough to explain to me about it being a " phishing "

attempt and delete it.

[Guest guest]

My hubby got worse from one Mine dont always work but this last one on my

piriformis muscle I hit the jackpot its amazing im now 40% less pain now. But

you are right these shots can cause a ray of issues its best to be fully aware

of the side effects.. The one shot I really dont know I will ever do thats is

the botox. I know its like getting the flu shot its dead stuff but that doesnt

mean you wont have any side effects from it.

Thanks for the info Harold

Raven

>

> Hi All,

>

> Just a note about the injections...check out the side effects like diminished

imune system and others. This is why my dr wont give me any due to i have severe

chronic pain and it is inoperable and will be a problem the rest of my life and

he doesnt want to create problems as I have 4 other disabling problems not neck

pain related that could be aggravated by the side effects. All I am saying is

there is a lot to consider when getting the steriod shots. Check it out as there

a lot of info and as well, since I dont get them my facts might jaded with low

quality opinions lol. But a friend of mine had some problems and I wanted to

aprise you all to look it up to avoid such things so you get the best care for

you.

>

> take care,

> harold

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: " birdcrazy624@... " <birdcrazy624@...>

> neck pain

> Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 11:17:27 AM

> Subject: Re: injections

>

>  

> Sorry Jeannie, about using technical medical terms. Steroids & cortisone

> injections are the same. Coritsone is in a class of medication that are

> referred to as steroids, & they are used to reduce inflammation, & swelling.

> Epidural describes the area in the spine where the injection is given. With

> my neck, I could have a series of 3 cortisone injections, each 6 weeks

> apart, if the pain wasn't sufficiently relieved by the prior injection. I know

> there is a limit on how many injections you can have in a year, but I can

> remember what it is. My last injections were in 2006.

> June

>

>

> In a message dated 10/17/2009 3:27:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

> jeannieboo1 writes:

>

> Hi all

> Can anyone explain to me the difference between steroid inj. and cortisone

> inj? If I remember right, it's not good to have more than 3 cortisone

> injections a year-what about steroid ones? I had a steroid one in March and I

> believe it wore off last week, my mid-back pain has worsened since then-so

> I'm putting two-and two together that it's because the steroid epidural has

> worn off. This probably sounds stupid, but is the correct word injection or

> epidural? Before I ask my dr. if I can have another one, I don't want to

> waste my time and his if it's not good to have more than one a year. The

> steroid one has lasted way longer than cortisone.

> Thanks for any help

> Sincerely

>

> Jeannie

>

> PS Just passing this on in case anyone else gets one-I had a " phishing "

> attempt from a third party site saying I had won $500.00 Walmart shopping

> trip from a sweepstakes drawing where my numbers had been drawn.It was almost

> believable, but I called Walmart before I gave out my phone number and

> email-they were kind enough to explain to me about it being a " phishing "

> attempt and delete it.

>

>

[Guest guest]

My hubby got worse from one Mine dont always work but this last one on my

piriformis muscle I hit the jackpot its amazing im now 40% less pain now. But

you are right these shots can cause a ray of issues its best to be fully aware

of the side effects.. The one shot I really dont know I will ever do thats is

the botox. I know its like getting the flu shot its dead stuff but that doesnt

mean you wont have any side effects from it.

Thanks for the info Harold

Raven

>

> Hi All,

>

> Just a note about the injections...check out the side effects like diminished

imune system and others. This is why my dr wont give me any due to i have severe

chronic pain and it is inoperable and will be a problem the rest of my life and

he doesnt want to create problems as I have 4 other disabling problems not neck

pain related that could be aggravated by the side effects. All I am saying is

there is a lot to consider when getting the steriod shots. Check it out as there

a lot of info and as well, since I dont get them my facts might jaded with low

quality opinions lol. But a friend of mine had some problems and I wanted to

aprise you all to look it up to avoid such things so you get the best care for

you.

>

> take care,

> harold

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: " birdcrazy624@... " <birdcrazy624@...>

> neck pain

> Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 11:17:27 AM

> Subject: Re: injections

>

>  

> Sorry Jeannie, about using technical medical terms. Steroids & cortisone

> injections are the same. Coritsone is in a class of medication that are

> referred to as steroids, & they are used to reduce inflammation, & swelling.

> Epidural describes the area in the spine where the injection is given. With

> my neck, I could have a series of 3 cortisone injections, each 6 weeks

> apart, if the pain wasn't sufficiently relieved by the prior injection. I know

> there is a limit on how many injections you can have in a year, but I can

> remember what it is. My last injections were in 2006.

> June

>

>

> In a message dated 10/17/2009 3:27:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

> jeannieboo1 writes:

>

> Hi all

> Can anyone explain to me the difference between steroid inj. and cortisone

> inj? If I remember right, it's not good to have more than 3 cortisone

> injections a year-what about steroid ones? I had a steroid one in March and I

> believe it wore off last week, my mid-back pain has worsened since then-so

> I'm putting two-and two together that it's because the steroid epidural has

> worn off. This probably sounds stupid, but is the correct word injection or

> epidural? Before I ask my dr. if I can have another one, I don't want to

> waste my time and his if it's not good to have more than one a year. The

> steroid one has lasted way longer than cortisone.

> Thanks for any help

> Sincerely

>

> Jeannie

>

> PS Just passing this on in case anyone else gets one-I had a " phishing "

> attempt from a third party site saying I had won $500.00 Walmart shopping

> trip from a sweepstakes drawing where my numbers had been drawn.It was almost

> believable, but I called Walmart before I gave out my phone number and

> email-they were kind enough to explain to me about it being a " phishing "

> attempt and delete it.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Crystal--

Thanks for your nice post. Please send us a copy of your letter to Dr. Oz to

include in the group collection (unless you have some strong objection to doing

so). As I had mentioned, I will be archiving all the letters that go out to Dr.

Oz in hopes of drawing his attention to the problem of flatback syndrome. This

is also a good way to keep track of just how large a response we got to our

plans for a media campaign. If people want to keep their letters secret, I guess

that's o.k., but at least let us know when you write, as Crystal now has --

o.k.? Thanks, everyone.

Crystal, I do agree with you that we should seek out the best of the best. Our

problems tend to be so specialized. I am not sure what you mean by an " ordinary

doctor. " I take it that Kathy's doctor -- the physician who proposed the facet

joint injections -- is a pain management specialist. Are you saying that an

interventional radiologist is really the kind of specialist you need for these

injections? You may well be correct there. Maybe Kathy should not accept such

injections from a pain management doctor. I just don't know for sure who does

what in this area.

I have had to suspend my disbelief in a few instances, like that of my

interesting and colorful pain management doc -- whom I normally don't much see,

as I am content to let his " fellows " (all Board-certified anesthesiologists)

manage my pump. The " chief " is likewise an anesthesiologist, so I was amazed to

learn, when I first met him, that he has been implanting morphine pumps for

years. He says he has put in hundreds of them, and that he trains neurosurgeons

in the procedure. I try not to be too rigid about drawing all these lines

between specialties, but I still have felt most comfortable returning to my

neurosurgeon whenever my pump needed some kind of adjustment or replacement. I

don't think the anesthesiology guy was very happy about that.

What I most want people to understand is that a scoliosis surgeon is not a

flatback revision surgeon. One of the greatest dangers we have had to avoid, at

least in the recent past, is the risk of letting a scoliosis surgeone -- and

there are, or there were, at least, a whole bunch of them eager to do this --

" learn " how to correct flatback syndrome by practicing on our spines! One

esteemed scoliosis doc with a long and impressive history of scoliosis

corrections to his credit told me " We all can do the [flatback revision]

surgery. " That is just not true! He was pne of several wholly unqualified

surgeons who wanted to try his hand at my revision surgery.

Best,

(not " Liz, " by the way!}

latbackers , cryztal wolf <mssaddletramp@...> wrote:

>

> I would not let any ordinary Doctor give me injections. With guided images

they can see where our hardware is as they are doing the procedure. You can

watch it on the screen as they go and actually see the medicine going to its

locations.�I have had all manner of injections and they have helped beyond

measure. Like anything else we have to find the BEST of the BEST..If I decide

something is not going to work for me then it� will NOT work.

> I have to wear my orthopedic shoes all the time to keep myself balanced ..The

pain is unreal but the injections allow me to keep moving.

> I love my neuro but cannot stand my physiatrist..He just doesn't get it. I

printed out Liz's letter to Doctor Oz and sent it along to him!

> My letter to Dr Oz was not as well written but I sent it� anway.

> This group has been amazing for me. Not all surgeons are are good at what they

do. I have been vaildated here as never before! Keep up the great work! Thank

you!

> Crystal

> '

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Barb, I had to self inject Lovenox. It was no big deal, and hardly hurt at

all. I was happier with that than taking cummidin. Don't fret about it. It

was really easy.

All the best, Joan

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From: BARB <barbmch@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Sat, August 14, 2010 4:40:51 AM

Subject: injections

Did any of you use Lovenox or Enoxaparin injections after

your surgery that you have to give yourself? I have to do

this for three weeks. BARB

[Guest guest]

Yes, Barb...I use Lovenox for any surgery...I'm on Coumadin for life (two

DVTs).  They have a kit with a video to demonstrate how to give yourself the

injection.  Teeny, tiny needle.  You give it in subcutaneous fat...like around

your belly button.  Easiest place, since the needle is tiny...I barely notice a

pinch and that's it.

 

Please, don't worry yourself about it.

 

Lynn

LTHR 26 Oct 09

 

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From: BARB <barbmch@...>

Subject: injections

Joint Replacement

Date: Friday, August 13, 2010, 11:40 PM

Did any of you use Lovenox or Enoxaparin injections after

your surgery that you have to give yourself?  I have to do

this for three weeks.   BARB

[Guest guest]

Hi Barb,

I used Lovenox and it was really no problem at all. Just a small needle injected

somewhere there's a little extra " cushioning " .

Jeff

________________________________

From: BARB <barbmch@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Fri, August 13, 2010 11:40:51 PM

Subject: injections

Did any of you use Lovenox or Enoxaparin injections after

your surgery that you have to give yourself?  I have to do

this for three weeks.  BARB

[Guest guest]

I used arixtra with no problems. It was not a big deal. What is ironic though is

after my revision surgery which was much more complicated I was given aspirin by

the revision surgeon...that is all.

When I asked why he said there is no proof that any of the injections do any

more good than aspirin.I dunno...just passing the info along.

>

> Did any of you use Lovenox or Enoxaparin injections after

> your surgery that you have to give yourself? I have to do

> this for three weeks. BARB

>

>

[Guest guest]

I will do most anything to help prevent a blood clot........BARB

injections

Did any of you use Lovenox or Enoxaparin injections after

your surgery that you have to give yourself? I have to do

this for three weeks. BARB

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Joan.........you are the only one I know who has done the

injections.....glad to know that they aren't too awful........I feel that

some times the mental attitude makes a big difference in things like

that. BARB

injections

Did any of you use Lovenox or Enoxaparin injections after

your surgery that you have to give yourself? I have to do

this for three weeks. BARB

[Guest guest]

I am already on aspirin therapy......BARB

Re: injections

I used arixtra with no problems. It was not a big deal. What is ironic

though is after my revision surgery which was much more complicated I was

given aspirin by the revision surgeon...that is all.

When I asked why he said there is no proof that any of the injections do any

more good than aspirin.I dunno...just passing the info along.

>

> Did any of you use Lovenox or Enoxaparin injections after

> your surgery that you have to give yourself? I have to do

> this for three weeks. BARB

>

>

[Guest guest]

I used the Lovenox

I used it til it was gone. 

Rosemary

 

 

I will never leave nor forsake thee.

Hebrews 13:5-6

 

________________________________

From: BARB <barbmch@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Sat, August 14, 2010 1:24:42 PM

Subject: Re: Re: injections

 

I am already on aspirin therapy......BARB

Re: injections

I used arixtra with no problems. It was not a big deal. What is ironic

though is after my revision surgery which was much more complicated I was

given aspirin by the revision surgeon...that is all.

When I asked why he said there is no proof that any of the injections do any

more good than aspirin.I dunno...just passing the info along.

>

> Did any of you use Lovenox or Enoxaparin injections after

> your surgery that you have to give yourself? I have to do

> this for three weeks. BARB

>

>

[Guest guest]

I was given aspirin after my TKR and that was all. They were going to do the

shots, but when my surgeon saw how badly I bruise (there was a huge bruise on my

arm from the bp cuff during surgery), he said the aspirin would be fine.

F.

________________________________

From: taz08081 <taz08081@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Sat, August 14, 2010 11:51:33 AM

Subject: Re: injections

I used arixtra with no problems. It was not a big deal. What is ironic though is

after my revision surgery which was much more complicated I was given aspirin by

the revision surgeon...that is all.

When I asked why he said there is no proof that any of the injections do any

more good than aspirin.I dunno...just passing the info along.

>

> Did any of you use Lovenox or Enoxaparin injections after

> your surgery that you have to give yourself? I have to do

> this for three weeks. BARB

>

>