Re: Steroid Injections/Blunt Response

[Guest guest]

These damn things are painful and nothing more than money makers for docs and

pain clinics.  Nuff said.  

Kris in VA

kris@...

>Bennie wrote:

ALL,

>No, they are neurotoxins and Spine Universe states only three not over thirty

that some doctors continue to give. They also hurt more than pain sometimes. I

got Arachnoiditis and it is more common than is being publicized.  Remember to

read the consent form, usually the doctor (an anesthesiologist) will pat your

leg and tell you it is a natural chemical.

>My present physician stated heat should be placed on it to disperse

medications.  Go to You Tube and look up Arachnoiditis.  There are articles  in

our groups archives.

attp://www.spine-health.com/treatment/injections/lumbar-epidural-steroid-injecti\

ons-low-back-pain-and-sciatica

Myofascial physical therapy helped me more.

[Guest guest]

I have to agree with you, there!

The risks outweigh the benefits, but doctors still spend a lot of energy

" selling " these treatments!

---e wrote:

>

> These damn things are painful and nothing more than money makers for docs and

pain clinics. Nuff said.