Alis girls Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I am due one in June. Anyone had one and how was your pain after. Thanks Ali x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Hi Is it INTO spine or around the spine ? Long initial story but cutting to the chase... I had a bulging disc that was very painful. I went for 2 injections around the spine. They were done under X-ray guidance in operating theater (a bit scary!) . He said I was going o have 2 injections and I would feel some 'pushing' - I did - uncomfortable rather than painful. I thought that that was it - but that was just the anaesthesic ! - but then I didn't feel anything. I was told that for some people they last months, for other years. I had mine about 10 years ago and have had no problems. After 'op' was a bit uncomfortable but not painful (I may have taken some ibuprofen but nothing 'serious') Good Luck, I'm sure you'll be fine, H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 I have a narrowing due to wear and tear (probably from lifting heavy patients) and had to be funded for it. I'm assuming its similar to yours. I have heard various tales of good and bad experiences and thought Omlet is bound to have someone who can give unbiased opinion. Thanks Leicester - I hope I am going to find relief. I want to be able to work and do a little gardening without pain. I now have shoulder pain and pins and needles in rt arm. Another trip to GP for advice ? trapped nerve - never ending this ageing process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I now have shoulder pain and pins and needles in rt arm. Another trip to GP for advice ? trapped nerve - never ending this ageing process I 'slightly' injured my shoulder playing badminton (another long story!). I rested it and took ibuprophen for 2 weeks but no improvement. GP recommended scan and mentioned (almost in passing) that I needed to keep it moving - I didn't realise the significance of this and ended up with surgery for a frozen shoulder (maybe I'd already done the damage, but I'm not sure) So (unless the GP says otherwise) I would strongly advise that you move your shoulder though it full range of movement a couple of times a days so that it doesn't 'overheal' and form adhesions that shouldn't be there, thus restriction your motion. Good Luck, H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thanks Leicester I have been doing. I do find that I am falling apart here. I have lost 1 and half stone which has helped the knees. Right hip is also sore. I keep plodding at the garden in short bursts - i think just scan the whole skeleton and be done with it. I suspect bits of me will be replaced in the future. Oh wot joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Oh sympathies for the pain - hope the spine can be sorted and you will be pain free - I am fed up of waking up each day with a different part of me falling to bits - I too have a bad knee and hips but have appt in 3 weeks with the orthopaedic man to see about it as its bone on bone on the inside of the knee and If the government wants me to work for another 6 years before I retire then something will have to be done about it as a day on my feet and i have had it - painkillers every single day here! Growing old gracefully is fine if its pain free!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hi Ali. Just catching up after busy weekend and saw your post. I have had two nerve blocks/injections in the last 3 years. Is that what you are due to have? If so, it really is a very straightforward procedure and I was able to chat with the lovely medical team throughout. They do use an x-ray machine to ensure they get the right place! After each treatment I have had pain and discomfort for a few days to a week, the first time was better than the second. After the first one things were much better and I mean MUCH better for around 14 months and then suddenly it wore off and within a day I went from being able to get around to being back to how I was before jab. This second time has been a bit different. The pain has been much better for around the same period of time but it seems to be wearing off slowly so I know I will need another one soon but will leave it a bit longer until I am unable to manage it successfully myself. I hope this helps answer your questions. To give you some idea of how bad things get, although I recognise that pain is very personal and subjective, when my back is bad and without the treatment, I find it difficult to walk even with my stick, sit or dress myself. I am unable to drive or even pick up the lightest of items. I have found the injections have really helped me and reduced the number of days I have had to have off work to just 2 days for the injections. I have to still be careful but on the whole they have worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
