Spinal Injections
September 1, 2010 - 11:32am
#6 Epidural done that's it for this year
I had some relief for back pain after a normal Diagnostic procedure you get at around my age and had fairly good relief for back pain. I'm going today for my 5th epidural and nerve blocks and facet joint injections and will mention it to my PM Dr. but my Family Dr. gives my pain meds so will ask if it's possible if she would recommend Fentanyl to my Dr. who will not give it to me unless the PM Dr. orders it.
Also prayers and positive vibes today for me as it's difficult getting injections with no sedation. Thanks for your support. Charry
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Any answers I have is not medical advice only a Doctor can help you with that. Just sharing my personal experience as a fellow Spine Health member only. DDD of lumbar spine with sciatica to left hip,leg and foot. L4-L5 posterior disc bulge with prominent facets, L5-S1 prominent facets with a posterior osteocartilaginous bar. Mild bilateral foraminal narrowing Neck-reverse Lordosis of c-spine C6-C7 with impingement, numb hand and sore outer elbow. Keep the faith.
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Yes, the fentanyl was good for back pain. I just found it made me super fuzzy. Yet, so does the MS-contin, so maybe there is no free lunch- I go again today, and might ask to switch to oxy just to try it. Ugh.
11/2007- equestrian accident. Fractured L2, 90% loss of height, retropulsion, bone fragments. Moderate-severe chronic pain treated with epidurals, facet ablation, medication.
12/15/2010- L2 corpectomy and L1-L3 fusion via thoracotomy. Posterior plates installed next day. Total surgery time 9 hours!
Good Luck Charry, hope these give you some relief and I really hope they have a light bulb moment and give you something for the pain prior to the shots
Take care, let us know how it's working!
I missed your message yesterday, but hope that all went well and that you get some good relief.
Feel better soon
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I know it may be too early, but hopefully, you will get some pain relief from this one.
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The shots went well today! Hardly felt a thing. PM Dr. said after my 6th ESI in October she will consult with me and let my Family Dr. know how I'm doing and if still needing pain meds will recommend Fentanyl patch to my Dr. Charry
Any answers I have is not medical advice only a Doctor can help you with that. Just sharing my personal experience as a fellow Spine Health member only. DDD of lumbar spine with sciatica to left hip,leg and foot. L4-L5 posterior disc bulge with prominent facets, L5-S1 prominent facets with a posterior osteocartilaginous bar. Mild bilateral foraminal narrowing Neck-reverse Lordosis of c-spine C6-C7 with impingement, numb hand and sore outer elbow. Keep the faith.
Sorry I didn't see your post sooner. I hope the esi went well and that you get a lot of relief from this one.
I hope you're feeling ok today. Take care and get a lot of rest.
Debbie
ACDF C5-6 October 4, 2010
I'm glad to hear that all went well.
I've had Epidural Lysis procedures performed twice in the last two months for scar tissue and they used Fentanyl to sedate me during the procedure. Afterwards, I walked out of the office virtually pain free from the Fentanyl and I felt pretty good for several hours. Thus, I can see why you would want this type of pain relief! I would like it as well.
I do find it a little disconcerting that the discharge instructions say not to sign any legal contracts for 24 hours. It's a little funny because I don't feel like my judgment is impaired (although my wife may feel differently, but then again, she would say that medication or not! LOL).
Charry, you are such a compassionate and giving person, so I'm praying that this all works out for you. You most certainly deserve it!
Take Care,
Dave
9/2008 - L5/S1 Discectomy - Removed a section of disk the size of a man's thumb. Worked beautifully!
5/2009 - L5/S1 Repeat Discectomy - Had reherniated it riding my bike. Pain never resolved
1/2010 - TLIF at L5/S1 - fusion is stable, but pain is still unresolved ever since second discectomy
9/22/10 - Finally found a Physiatrist who has taken over my complete care. Looking forward to this next chapter of improved pain management.
I hope you are finding some pain relief this weekend. If you do end up on fentanyl patches, they worked very well for me when I used them.
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So sorry I missed your post..I am happy for you that things went well and your feeling less pain now..
I also used fentanyl patches for a while and they helped greatly
Take care
Shelly
I hope you are receiving great pain relief from your 5th set of injections. I always follow your posts and say prayers for every injection you get and any other procedures you post.
It's good to hear about the Fentanyl relief you received. I'm still on the Oxycontin and Percocet blend, but sometimes the Oxycontin doesn't seem to be working as long as it used to? I take my Oxycontin every 8 hours, but it seems to be wearing off around the 4 hour time-frame. I honestly don't want to increase the Oxycontin, due to some titrating issues I had coming down from the big dose of it.
Thanks for sharing and I wish you continued relief.
Tammy
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So sorry I missed your post! I hope you are getting some good relief from your injections! Thinking of you and wishing the very best for you!
7/05 L4-5 Decompression.12/07L3-S1 Decompresssion/lami.2/10 L4-5 360 Fusion w/own bone graph 9/12/11 L3-5 decompression screws removed @ L4-5 fusion, new clamp placed due to instability,L3-4 decompression/fusion with bilateral clamps.
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Thank goodness #6 epidural this year and final one. I also had nerve blocks in my hip and butt and SI joints and facet joints from L1-5. I have to go back Nov. 17th to get my assessments for the treatments and if I'm not feeling better she will recommend the Fentanyl patch to my Family Dr. who gives my meds. If these don't help I think I'll have to apply at the hospital to see a PM Dr. there and maybe they do facet joint RFA there. I hope there's no damage getting so many epidurals in one year.. Charry
Any answers I have is not medical advice only a Doctor can help you with that. Just sharing my personal experience as a fellow Spine Health member only. DDD of lumbar spine with sciatica to left hip,leg and foot. L4-L5 posterior disc bulge with prominent facets, L5-S1 prominent facets with a posterior osteocartilaginous bar. Mild bilateral foraminal narrowing Neck-reverse Lordosis of c-spine C6-C7 with impingement, numb hand and sore outer elbow. Keep the faith.