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hatbox121 Posts: 10642
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I've not had the epidural for pain mgmt. I did have them for giving birth but that's different. I will say that I had 8 facet joint injections, 2 medial branch blocks and 2 RF ablations for my SI joint pain. The only way to dx the issue I had was symptoms and doing an initial injection. Unfortunately it didn't much help me, I think because I was way more complicated than what he was treating. We just didn't know it then. I have heard multiple people getting one and doing well for sciatica type things. I will say though that they are expensive. I had insurance and was left with owing several thousands of dollars following the treatments. That's another thought if you can't afford the MRI, unless it's covered there but not covering the MRI. I would suggest sitting down and looking at the risks and benefits before deciding anything. With the epidural during childbirth(I know it's somewhat different), I had no long lasting problems. Only soreness for a day or two at the injection site. I've had spinal taps with no lasting issues. None of the injections/ablations in my SI area left me with any long term issues. Another issue is to consider what type of med he's injecting and how long it's projected to last. Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).
I'm am not a dr. I am not a substitute for a dr. All advice I give is based on research and my personal experiences. |
