Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Posts: 556 Location: Loony-tune-land, England
Steriod Injections Posted: 07-21-07 04:55am
I've now got my appointment to go and have
my steriod injections in my lower back ...
I've read the leaflet that came in the
post today .. and now I'm getting anxious
... seems I'm to be awake whilst they do
it, I'll be given a local anesetic, and
the treatment performed under an Xray..
they also state that they will inject a
dye into the nerves, so it's clear on the
screen where to inject.. they didn't
specify if this dye is the same used in a
Mylogram, is it the same? I'm the type of
person that dosn't cry in public, but
today I feel really low, I
think its cos I'm worrying to much.
Ginger (Angie)
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 07-24-07 13:46pm
Angie-
Do not fret too much over this. If you
are super nervous, can you ask for
conscious sedation? I don't know if they
will do iit where you are, but here it is
quite routine. It can be an uncomfortable
procedure. I am pretty sure that the dye
they use is the same or similar to that of
a myelogram. I hope this little procedure
does the trick for you!
*fingers crossed*
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The Ginger 1
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Posted: 07-24-07 14:54pm
Thanks for the kind words, I go in
tomorrow morning, I'm nervous cos I've a
phobia with needles .... but as long as I
don't see them, I think I'll be alright
... Mike has been super-dooper with me,
and he's asked about his mates who he know
that has had this done, apparently I will
be sedated, so I'll be wooozy - but awake
- I can handle that, then I'm numbed from
the waist down whilst they inject, I've
had my cry, and got it out of my system, I
think that's why I'm in a good mood today
- 'see 10 things to see a smile on the
volunteers forum' I know now that I was
being daft, and thanks that you'll keep
your fingers crossed, but I need to know
how you can type like that, I've tried it
and everything gets spelt wrongly
cheers mate - you truley are a good souce
of encouragement..
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The Ginger 1
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Oouuuuccccch Posted: 07-25-07 17:39pm
Hi Sillyachick
It hurt ...... and you
know I don't cry in public .. well I wept
like a baby.
They only gave me a local anesethic in the
area, then stuck 3 needles in one side of
my back then did the other side - no dye -
and no seditive ... my back is so tender
anyway - so I felt everything, I laughed
hysterically and cried at the same time,
which was my nerves, I told them I was
phobic with needles, they said I wouldn't
see them ... I dunno what was worse, not
seeing them for real, or my own
imagination !!
Glad it's all over, and I would do it
again knowing what to expect next time, my
back is feeling good ... I got back
earlier from hospital, started posting ...
then the anesetic wore off ... so I've
been layed up for most of the night ...
but I'm back in full force now .. try n
stop me ...
Thanks for your help with this - and see
you in the no smoking forum now - next
conquer to win !!
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 07-26-07 08:49am
Ice Ice Ice Ginger! It will help with the
pain. You can expect a period of time
when you will hate your doctor for about
the next 12-24 hours. Then the steroid
will kick in and should be making you feel
tons better! Have they prescribed
Physical therapy? We usually start our
patients on it 2 days after their
injection.
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The Ginger 1
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Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Posts: 556 Location: Loony-tune-land, England
Posted: 07-27-07 01:02am
Hi sillyachick - are you called Chick for
short
I did the Ice thing - and I'm gonna start
my Yoga back up again .. Lee mentioned it
to me in a PMS. The General NHS physios
over here are umm crap !!
I've a military fitness guy at work, that
said he'll help me, cos he said he didn't
want me to 'lock up', so he'll monitor my
progress.
I'm quite subtle, and that helps, I'm more
mobile than most poor people that's
suffering with back trouble.
Gonna start it Monday, and do it twice a
week for starters.
cheers for your help once again ... you
guys are really supportive.
Ginger
I
think its cos I'm worrying to much. 
...... and you
know I don't cry in public .. well I wept
like a baby. 
