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 Posted: 03/17/08 - 23:42 Post subject: Cervical spine steroid injections |
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I had a cervical discetomy of 5-7 almost 3 years ago, and approximately 1 1/2 year ago, I developed bone spurs around that area. It has caused me to return back to constant pain. I wanted to try the steroid injections since I am afraid of being hooked on painkillers.
I received a cervical steroid spine injection approximately 2 weeks ago. I have more pain than before the injection. Has anyone had unsuccess with the injection and if so, did the pain eventually return back to baseline pain (before the injection) and if so, how long did it take before you returned to preinjection state. Was it weeks, months, or never.
Most people told me that injections didn't really help there situation, but made it worst. I know for me that is definitely the case. It seems to go away if I press in on the muscle in my neck, above the site, where from the pain seems to be originating. It works and relieves the pain for a second or two, but returns back to this constant pain. This pain is unrelieved with painkillers.
Does anyone know exactly the medical mechanism by which the steroids will be eventually fitrate out of the epidural space (which is what I think is the source of the pain)
Does anyone out there have a similar experience or believe in my case, that pain is coming from the steroid injections from 2 weeks ago? I am just totally put out with this procedure. I really wanted it to work out. Signed almost at the end of my rope. -Pain always. |
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| Posted: 05/21/08 - 09:40 Post subject: steriod injection cervical spine |
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I had a fusion of 5/6 6/7 in 98' and 4/5 in 2000. I now have problems with 3/4, with a recommendation of surgery. I found a sports medicine MD in Napa, CA Approx. 2 years ago I had steriod injections for my cervical psine with fantastic results...but...those results have now worn off. After fighting with my workmans comp providers I am heading in today for another series of injections, which I hope prove as successful.
I am sorry to hear about your experiences.
I hope you are doing better. |
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| Posted: 09/02/08 - 13:36 Post subject: steroid injection lumbar spine - similar experience with pai |
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I'm sorry to her of your pain. Is it still going on? I believe in your case!!!!
My sister (49 yrs old) had a steroid injection in her lumbar spine on about 8-20-08 and has had more pain than before the injection as well. She cannot sit or stand for long. She trys to keep mobile as too much lying down isn't good either. She's had so much pain that I can hear it in her voice when we talk on the phone (and she's a tough individual). She uses soft ice packs several times a day which provides a small amt. of relief.
Her cervical spine is also injured but she will not have any more injections anywhere. She was hit by a drunk driver late November 2007.
Anyone with ideas on timeline to expect relief or on what to do to relieve this additional pain, please write.
Thank you,
Lynne |
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