Anybody Get Steroid Injections for Back Pain?

[al76slc]

Do they work?

Any interesting side effects?

Will my doubles turn into homeruns?

[kerry]

Not for back pain, but for tendonitis in my elbow. Worked great. My BIL had some for back problems and they worked for him.

[John Doe]

My brother got them when he played football in college. You are supposed to get only a finite number a year. My opinion is that if I ever needed them, I would put it off as long as possible if it is for something chronic. If to cure a short time inflammation, I may change my mind.

[Medmech]

I have been getting injections for more than 10 years.

1.They do work when properly placed, insist on Fluoroscopic guidance.

2. The only side effect is a good one, steroid euphoria.

3. Not enough roid to get you to third base.

[al76slc]

Thanks for the feedback.

I start my first one next week. Yes Fluoroscopic guided.

I was getting bored with my morning cocktail - needed a new fix.

[Medmech]

Originally Posted by al76slc

Thanks for the feedback.

I start my first one next week. Yes Fluoroscopic guided.

I was getting bored with my morning cocktail - needed a new fix.

Speaking of fix, conscious IV sedation, lala land ain't all bad the local unsedated is mighty uncomfortable I did it a few times and am not a fan.

[John Doe]

Originally Posted by Howitzer

Speaking of fix, conscious IV sedation, lala land ain't all bad the local unsedated is mighty uncomfortable I did it a few times and am not a fan.

The fluorescent green valium IV? Oh yeah.

[Medmech]

Originally Posted by John Doe

The fluorescent green valium IV? Oh yeah.

Valium starter with a Vercid bumper if your tight with doc..

Luckily I don't need that anymore...but I ain't gonna lie...I miss the med's.

[sunedog]

I'm 48 years old and have been battling lower back pain since March. Went the chiro (manipulation) -> general practitioner (meds) -> neuro surgeon (meds) -> pain specialist (injection) -> physical therapy route.

I had a cortisone injection in my SI joint about 4 weeks ago followed by two weeks of pretty intensive core strength and flexibilty PT. For the first time in 8 months, I can walk upright and wrestle with my kid.

My pain specialist put me on a fluorscope table, administered a local then immediately hit me with the larger cortisone needle before the local had time to take effect. It hurt, but it was worth it. If I ever need another, I will insist on some time between the local and the cortisone.

[Medmech]

The effect of the local is immediate, sometimes they go too deep for a local to work well which is the reason for the conscious sedation. There is a huge YMMV on this one. I went a few years without the sedation until I got a new pain doc that used sedation over local at that time I wished that I met him a few years earlier. Of course you can't eat or drink 8 hours before or drive home but its a hell of a lot more comfortable.

[86560SEL]

I think my grandmother has before... only helped for a day or so though.

[sunedog]

I forgot to mention cost. They billed $1309 for this procedure. They listed it as surgery. $880 for "surgery" and another $260 for "radiological services." What a crock.

[Medmech]

Originally Posted by sunedog

I forgot to mention cost. They billed $1309 for this procedure. They listed it as surgery. $880 for "surgery" and another $260 for "radiological services." What a crock.

Did it work?

[sunedog]

See above. Generally yes.

[al76slc]

Originally Posted by sunedog

I forgot to mention cost. They billed $1309 for this procedure. They listed it as surgery. $880 for "surgery" and another $260 for "radiological services." What a crock.

I think they're taking themselves too seriously. I was asked a few times yesterday to complete a healthcare proxy and power of attorney.

This was for my consult!!!! I didn't even have to drop my drawers.