Re: back injections/Marla

March 4, 2008

I have ddd, 3 herniated discs, two which are old injuries (I am 62 years

old) and the third just a couple of years old. I also have a 11 % scoliosis,

arthritis, osteoarthritis, stenosis. I had 9 epidurals in 18 months until my

pain doctor retired and no one else would give me one, saying I had way too

many. Now this young doctor, trained at the Mayo Clinic, suggested facet

injections. He also said they had about a 50/50 chance they would help but

luckily they have and believe or not with all else that is wrong, I can feel a

difference. Some of the achy pain I thought was fibro must have been spinal

arthiritis-whatever-a liittle relief sometime, somewhere is always welcome.

Now

I have a strep infection in my throat so I feel a little like nna

nnaDanna!!!!! (The oldies but goodies will remember her-LOL.

Gentle Hugs,

Marla

In a message dated 3/4/2008 12:17:31 P.M. Central Standard Time,

djgraves9497@... writes:

Marla - Can you tell me if this was for herniated discs or what specifically

causes your back pain? I have DDD and was told that injections would only be

a 50/50 chance of helping.

Jeanne in WI

If you are talking about facet injections in the joints of your spine I had

2 joints done on one side last Tuesday and go back next week for two on the

other side. They really gave me a lot of relief. If the relief lasts awhile

the pain doctor said he could do it with " heat " and the effect would last for

up to 8 - 8 months. That would me wonderful.

Hope your appointment goes well,

Gentle hugs,

Marla

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