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turnley
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 Posted: 01/03/06 - 01:00 Post subject: CORTIZONE INJECTIONS IN THE NECK |
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Hello. I'm middle aged man and I was perfectly healthy until few months back when I first started to suffer from really strong pains located in my neck and upper spine.
I used several pain medications and neck and back exercises but there was no long term relief.
I talk with my doctor about possible surgery but he told me that the localization of this slightly herniated disc is really touchy and that he would rather continue with this pain medication therapy. He suggested me that we could start with some cortisone injections in the neck. Is there anything I should know about these injections?
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sybil
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Hello. I hade some experience with these types of injections and I will share my experience with you.
Cortisone injections are used in the treatment of many common orthopedic conditions and these injections work by decreasing inflammation of irritated tissues.
Cortisone is a steroid and you should know that steroids have gotten a bad reputation because of some really bad side effects that occurred in some people. Cervical (neck) epidural cortisone injections are a very specialized technique done in doctors office only by skilled and experienced anesthesiologists. You should also know that some cortisone injections can be painful but this is one of the most effective pain managements today.
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| Posted: 01/07/07 - 22:42 Post subject: Need Information |
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| sybil wrote: | Hello, I need to know what was your side effects that occurred when you had the injection. I would like to know if anybody had some type occured. When I had the one and only epidural steriod injection in my neck I had some bad experience. I had very serve bad headeache that lasted several months and my lower back hurt. The doctor that did the procedure said that it had nothing to do with the injection. I went back to him 3 times and got the same answer ervery time. That was in Sept. 2005 and I still suffering today but it has gotten I little bit better with some medicine but never going to be the same. I just wish I could find somebody that had back pain or headeaches. So, if you know anybody that can help me please let me know or a doctor article that you might seen with these side effects.
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Hello. I hade some experience with these types of injections and I will share my experience with you.
Cortisone injections are used in the treatment of many common orthopedic conditions and these injections work by decreasing inflammation of irritated tissues.
Cortisone is a steroid and you should know that steroids have gotten a bad reputation because of some really bad side effects that occurred in some people. Cervical (neck) epidural cortisone injections are a very specialized technique done in doctors office only by skilled and experienced anesthesiologists. You should also know that some cortisone injections can be painful but this is one of the most effective pain managements today.
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| Posted: 03/01/07 - 12:29 Post subject: epidural neck injections |
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| sybil: I just had an epidural steroid injection in my neck due to 4 years of extreme debilitating headaches. I WAS told that I may experience some headaches for a few days due to the injection itself, but that did not happen. As a matter of fact, for the first time in 4 years, I have not had a headache in 6 days (since the injection). I have also gotten feeling back in my right arm which was pretty numb & tired for the last few years. The only side effect I've noticed is that every couple of hours I feel an emptiness in my chest and get flushed for a minute. I did expect some side effects but it's a lot better than having a headache. Everybody experiences different side effects - my Dr. was an anesthesiologist who did the injection under an x-ray. Hopefully your symptoms can be relieved - I spent 4 years going through every type of doctor & treatment tht was suggested to me. |
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B.JANELLE
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| Posted: 03/28/07 - 19:35 Post subject: epidural and facet injections |
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I HAVE RECEIVED BOTH TYPES OF INJECTIONS. ONE TYPE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY NECK AND FACET ON THE LEFT.
WHILE THE EPIDURAL HELPED THE FACET HAS CAUSED SORENESS AND HEADACHES.
I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING PAIN FROM A CAR ACCIDENT FOR OVER 2 YEARS.
I WAS ALL SET FOR THE SECOND SET OF 3 SHOTS BECAUSE IT WAS THE FIRST TIME I FELT BETTER.
NOW AFTER THE FACET INJECTIONS, I WISH I HAD STOPPED AFTER THE FIRST ONES.
I FEEL FOR ANYONE WHO TRIES TO MAKE A DR. UNDERSTAND THAT YOU REALLY ARE IN PAIN!  WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN THE INJECTIONS?? |
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| Posted: 04/10/07 - 14:44 Post subject: |
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| hello I was in a car accident 2 yrs ago and from the accident I have 4 buldging discs that are pushing on the nerves in my neck...also as a result of the accident I injured my muscles. The dr. suggest that I have cortizone injections in my neck.. I,m really scared to have these injections. The dr. stated that the side effects are as follows... infection, bleeding, headaches if he nicks the membrane wall protecting my spine and the most severe is paralysis...can you tell me is the side effects common for this type of procedure? Should I be as concerned as I am? Is the percentage rate for these side effects high? Please al the advice you can give me will help releave my concerns...thank you |
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| Posted: 04/26/07 - 22:00 Post subject: bone spurs and cerviacl cortisone injectons |
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I was recently diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. i have a particular bone spur that seems to be the culprit of my pain. No head aches, just neck and left arm pain. It bridges C3 and 4 on the right. I have been given the option of surgery from the back to decompress by widening the canal where the nerves are, from the front to remove the spur or cortisone shots. A series of up to 3. I do have other spurs the dr thinks may need removing later. My main question is whether the injections would really be the right choice. Decompression would alleviate the pressure. I just see the cortisone being a painful postponement of an inevitable surgery because it is to reduce the swelling and I have a bone spur pressing on the nerve. Am i looking at this the right way? Oh and They would HAVE to knock me over the head with a club because the shots scare me to no end. I don't think sedatives would do the trick.
thanks so much |
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