537
Threadhead
Reged: 12/08/01
Posts: 766
Loc: west coast CA
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Hi everyone. I have a few questions that I'm hoping someone can answer. I have my first shots tomorrow for my back pain, and I was wondering if, when the doctor is doing the injections, is he able to see where the inflammed and problem nerves are? Or does he just inject where he thinks the problem is? Also, what can I expect as far as pain during and after the procedure? I'm just alittle nervous tonight. Thanks in advance for any input.
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GAPeach
Newbie
Reged: 03/25/02
Posts: 29
Loc: USA - Georgia
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Legan - I don't have personal experience with this - but a friend of mine had it done. She told me that her doc had the x-ray - knew where the problem was located - deadened the area with lidocaine and gave her the "shot". She said she immediately felt better. They told her not to drive for the first 24 hours. She said the following day she was sore and a little achey - and she did take 1 pain pill that day - as opposed to the 4 she was taking on any given day just to deal with the pain. She had it done on a thursday and by saturday she said she felt like a new person. Her "shot" lasted about 4 months - 2 months longer than they told her it would. She's going back next week to have it done again. She swears these things work. And from watching the change in her - I have to believe her. Hope this helps ease your mind - and try not to worry to much. Take Care...GAP
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Farls
Stranger
Reged: 06/25/02
Posts: 2
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I had 2 of them last year, lasted about 2 weeks. I had it done inpatient at a local hopital and asked to get knocked out. Needles completly skeeve me. I've heard they work for some and not for others..........Good Luck.
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537
Threadhead
Reged: 12/08/01
Posts: 766
Loc: west coast CA
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Thanks for the replies! I had it done earlier today. There was minimal discomfort. I'm pretty sore right now, at the injection sites. And right after, I had a series of pretty strong shooting pains down my left leg. The doctor told me to expect the relief to come in 3-5 days. So, I'll just wait. By the way, he gave 18 Vicodin ES, which I have not filled yet. Can anyone tell me how much APAP is in that? I'm thinking it's 750mg.
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Sky_Queen
Fly Girl
Reged: 12/03/02
Posts: 1962
Loc: Texas
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Legan I sure this works out for you!! Yes, the Vicodin ES is 7.5/750 APAP. They work well you just don't want to take too many with that high APAP content. Don't go above around 2000 mg. on APAP per day is what they are saying now for people who take APAP on an ongoing basis. Please let us know how you're doing!
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