try getting those things in your neck, I've done it several times degenerative bone loss and bulging disc C4 C5
mrdux....I've had my share of steroid injections, at least 2 in my back near my spine. The first one, which was for a bulging disc and the more painful, helped greatly. That was nearly 25 years ago and done in the ER sitting on a table slouched over with 2 pillows between my stomach and legs while a needle was inserted into the spot the Dr. had put on me with a marker. Of course there was an MRI and x-rays first but thank God he knew how to read them! From what I understand, cortisone is a very powerful anti-inflammatory drug. Of course nowadays, they have perfected this procedure with very sophisticated equipment and technicians. I wish for you a speedy recovery and hope you're out chasing slabs soon!
try getting those things in your neck, I've done it several times degenerative bone loss and bulging disc C4 C5
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Ouch I feel your pain, been thru 3 major back restorations over the last 16 years, finally most pain was gone then last year it started to come back in upper back & neck- well I got two bulging disks in upper back & two in neck trying injections as I am on blood thinners after 3 strokes last year and any operation would be very difficult and at 79 years I really (&doc agrees a operation is the very last thing to perform) trying some more shots from DR pain medication so we shall see. My activity level is at a all time low. Mr mrdux stick with your pain doc & hopefully he will find the shots & location that will give you some relief-having been thru it I will send some prayers your way, Best wishes.............jax ps shed all excess weight
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I had 2 last year. They didn't help me at all. Had decompression surgery last November helped, but still have nerve pain. It did get me back to walking and work so can't all be bad.
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I can tell you that if you have a great pain doc you can definitely get relief from injections. I have them done in 3 spots in my spine and usually do get relief from the pain. I have had 11 back surgeries and at this point the bones are deteriorated and the hardware moves and hits nerves. Without injections I would be climbing the walls also . I usually get light sedation then you feel some pinching like a bee sting after that you will only feel pressure when they inject the steroid mixture. Usually I get instant relief from the numbing meds and that lasts about 1 day then I have a real bad pain day then the mixture starts to work and I usually get more and more relief as time goes on . They last me about 3 to 4 months . Help this helps any questions ask away. JimSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[