Trigger Point Injections

I was just wondering if anyone had any advice, (negative or positive)information or ANY words on trigger point injections.

My old pain Doc used to give them to me but I moved across the state and now, I can't find a Doc that will do it! And, even if I did...are they bad for you? Okay for you? I know they sure feel good (once they're done with that needle) I mean...wouldn't ya think that moving from a tiny town in Eastern Washington to SEATTLE would be a step UP for finding a good pain Dr.? Just my luck, I tell ya!

Well, if anyone has anything I should know about these injections, I'd sure like to hear it. I'm looking hard to find a Doc that will give them, but wanna make sure they're not THAT bad for me...first!

Thanks in advance for your input!

{{{{Fibro Hugs}}}}

**Suzee**

Post edited by: sweetheartsuzee, at: 08/21/2007 08:37

Jenni

PS Too many steroids will eat holes in your bones.

Post edited by: AmericanLadybug, at: 08/31/2007 14:26

I think it depends on

1) why/where you are getting them

2) who is doing the work

3) can you spend the money on a better treatment option

I've had them & not been impressed with the result.

He injected me with Lidocaine & a "hint" of cortisone "to make it stick" - not a quack by the way, he's a mainstream pain management Dr.

Any benefit I did get was quickly gone.

how's the acupuncture doing?

Now, about TPI...I want them. I've not had them. But, I want to try them as well as acupuncture! After my tattoo my lower back felt better. I've had multiple nerve blocks and am getting my 4th RFA in 2 weeks or so and love them. The amount of cortisone in TPIs is minimal compared to other forms of shots from my understanding. Cortisone is typically used in nerve blocks as well but my pain doc doesn't with me because of my daily intake of pred. He also did not use any during my RFA. So, some docs don't always use cortisone.

I hope you can find a doc to give you the TPIs Suzee. It's hard when we've found something that helps and then lose it.

I also started a new herb and some juice that is made of seaweed but tastes like mango/papaya. IT IS WONDERFUL! I've been on it for about 2 weeks and it detoxifies at first then...BOOOOOOM! Helps for everything! AND I MEAN EVERYTHING!!! If it's okay, I would like to give the name of the drink out because I can ALREADY feel the work it's doing!!! I want each of you to benefit from it if you desire to! I know...if you would like more info on any of the herbs I'm on or the drink...pm me and I'll tell you more! This stuff is great and my acupuncturist is AWESOME!! I LOVE HER!!!

FINALLY....a WONDERFUL DAY!!

{{{{hugs to everyone}}}}

Post edited by: sweetheartsuzee, at: 11/17/2007 10:43

Otherwise, I would only be able to have the cervical epi one month and then the lumbar epi the next - making me go a month after the epi wore off before I could do it again in that region of my spine.