Guest guest Posted June 1, 2000 Report Share Posted June 1, 2000 Hello all, Yesterday I had my epidural block for the buldging disk problem that I have been dealing with and in pain with for 3 months. It was about a 15 minute procedure at my favorite hospital in Santa . Other than 1 very small, small needle for the local anesthetic, I never felt the second needle with the 3 medications go in. When the medications were 'squirted' inside the epidural area, I did feel a 1) dripping sensation and 2) a slight burning. One of the medications I got was Depro-Medrol, another was Lidocaine and I forget the 3rd one. I had to lie in a curled up cat type position with my back sort of cradled in the Dr.s hands. When he told me to curl up like a cat, I couldn't think of how to do that (hey, remember I have dogs! lol) anyway, the nurse got me into the cat shape, chin tucked, knees to chin, shoulder in. When the injections were over, I just had to lie still for 1/2 hour. During that time the Dr. and I had a chat about pain, CMT, soccer, animals, you name it. He has a great personality, bedside manner, an excellent handshake and looked me in the eye the whole time we were talking. He is a trained anestheiologist with speciality training above and beyond in pain treatment and management. He speaks 10 languages and has lectured all over the world. Quite an interesting man. And I feel so lucky to get his care. And I mean he really cares, I can tell. This whole visit to the hospital took about 1 hour. The tiring part was driving round trip four hours, but I rested well when I got home. It hasn't even been 24 hours since I had the block and I can already feel results. For one thing, pain has definitely subsided and I could actually 'jump' fast out of bed this morning! He said I would be further able to tell 3 - 5 days after about how this works. He will be calling me Monday to check in. And this is a Dr. who calls when he says he will! So, everyone who was keeping me in their thoughts and prayers, just wanted to give you this update and say 'thanks'! Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2000 Report Share Posted June 1, 2000 Santa hospital is where my sister were born. My Mom and Gma both like that hospital a lot. I had an epidural when I was in labor I know the medicine is diffrent but the cat possition is the same. Very hard to stay in when your having contractions. I am sorry you had to go to this extreme to get some relief from the pain but I am happy they have something to help. How long will the epidural last? jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2000 Report Share Posted June 1, 2000 Santa hospital is where my sister were born. My Mom and Gma both like that hospital a lot. I had an epidural when I was in labor I know the medicine is diffrent but the cat possition is the same. Very hard to stay in when your having contractions. I am sorry you had to go to this extreme to get some relief from the pain but I am happy they have something to help. How long will the epidural last? jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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