Update on my back...

[MsButterKup23 1]

Well it's official I have a herniated disc and something wrong with another disc above it.

I am going to have an anti-inflamatory injection that is guilded via x-ray into my back sometime next week. With the pain I'm in I'm ready to do just about anything.

They also want me to go to physical therapy 3x a week for 4-6 wks. That's going to fly like a lead balloon when/if I ever get a job.

[MerryHearted 20]

Ouch! :hug: sorry to hear this. Hoping the PT and the injection give you some relief!

[RayLandry 18]

Hey Carrie.....those injestions Do help relieve the pain. I have a herniated cervical disk and have received 3 injections. They do help! I do lots of neck stretches also! good luck!!

[MsButterKup23 1]

Hey Carrie.....those injestions Do help relieve the pain. I have a herniated cervical disk and have received 3 injections. They do help! I do lots of neck stretches also! good luck!!

Yeah I've heard that from several people that they help. I am looking forward to having it done. I figure it won't be any worse than the epidural I had with my daughter.

Good to see ya on here Ray!

[CCBSTX 0]

Carrie, I am wondering what the official name of these injections are called. Are they called "anti-inflammatory injections" or are the called something else. My Mother has horrible back pain, with herniated disks, and degernative arthritis. I am wondering if this is something that might be helpful beside the oral pain meds. If so, what type of doctor does these injections?

Thanks, Shawn

[MsButterKup23 1]

Carrie, I am wondering what the official name of these injections are called. Are they called "anti-inflammatory injections" or are the called something else. My Mother has horrible back pain, with herniated disks, and degernative arthritis. I am wondering if this is something that might be helpful beside the oral pain meds. If so, what type of doctor does these injections?

Thanks, Shawn

I'm not sure what the technical term is for them, but I will try to find out for you.

I am seeing a spine surgeon, I am pretty sure he is going to do the injection. From what I gather they are pretty expensive as they are doing a pre-approval from my insurance company.

[juliek 0]

Hey Carrie, I have had the injections, they actually don't hurt at all - tiny little pinch when they numb the area. They helped me some, but did not relieve all the pain. I ended up with spine surgery, which ended up being a Godsend! Made a world of difference. Good luck, hope the injections help you!