Getting Stabbed In the Back... Can't Wait!!!

[Greatscott]

Well, I am all set, and it is officially on the calendar, I am getting stabbed in the back... "thumbsup"

I have a disc in the L4/L5 area that is out of place and pressing on a bundle of nerves, causing all kinds of pain down that side. Luckily, the MRI showed that it wasn't that bad, other than just causing the pain. The fix is to shoot steroids into that disc. It is normally a 3-series set of injections, but they think one shot should fix me...

Now, I have a choice... They used to knock you out for this procedure, but now you have a choice, stay awake for it (if you can stay perfectly still), or get knocked out. Given that they are going to be stabbing me in the back and directly into my spine, I can't say for sure that I will be able to stay still for this, so I am thinking of getting knocked out.

Anyone else have this procedure done?

Were you awake for it, or did you go the wimpy route?

Did it fix your problem, if so, how long did it last?

Did you need a second or third shot?

 

[Gula]

Nerve ablation x2 in that area. Half way out for me. 1st time worked, 2nd made it worse. I have a pars defect with spondylosis. Core strengthening exercises plus metaxalone and voltaren is what I usually do. When that doesn't do the trick it's some green. I would be ultra careful, plus buddy of mine had them inject cortisone/painmed mix and he said it's the worst pain he ever felt. hi

 

[BJoe]

Yikes, good luck there!

 

[Peaker]

I got that once, what they here call a blockade, this was on Greenland, so went over to the hospital got my stab of painkillers in the spine, and then back to the ship and work.
Worked fine, but not in the same way some Americans seem to get shot up for a little dentist work.

The same still happen but not as often now that i am on a pension and so don't do mush.
First time it happened was lying in my bed at home, had just returned from a 2 week fishing trip to Sweden, and my back dident like getting into a bed after been sleeping on the "ground" for 2 weeks.
When i wonk up i felt like a slight pain in the chest, 12 hours later i was pretty sure i was about to die.

Something in there get jammed up but i have found i am able to unjam it by trowing myself backwards onto a building corner or the frame of a door.
Sort of like when a bear rub up against a tree, just a tad more Viking like.

I get sort of the same in my right foot now and then, and its also very painful but do pass in a minute or so, i assume its all those broken bones that never got to set properly as i just hobbled along as best i could.
And now something get jammed or pinched,,,, feel pretty much like stepping on a nail and it go all the way thru the foot ( tried that too )
But this pain are in the arch of the food and not out front where the nail went thru.

 

[odomandr]

Awake once asleep once,. Hope it works for you. I've been sliced and diced there twice too. I think walking is key

 

[1BadJeepBruiser]

My gf has been dealing with this for over a year now, she has 3 epidurals in her L4 and L5 as well. Shes opted to be put out for all 3 of those. She then recently had another shot in a lower section and didnt and she said she regretted that...


Not worth being a "tough guy", I know when I had a procedure 2 years back I made the mistake of opting to do it in house rather then the hospital and being put out...ill never make that mistake again

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She also is still dealing with the pain, it doesnt correct the problem and just makes the pains for a few weeks. She should probably actually have the surgery at this point.

 

[hpiguy]

Oooof, best of luck and hope you heal up quickly. "thumbsup"

 

[wings_of_fire]

I don't trust doctors and there is a very good reason for that.

The confidence that they boost does not usually resonate positively in practical situations.
Everything doctors do is pretty much a shot in the dark. 80% of their decisions are trial and error.

There are very very few doctors who are worthy of being called a quality doctor.
If I ever get into a serious medical issue, I would be inclined to choose death over a doctor's intelligence.

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Hope your back issue is cleared and you get back to a happy and healthy life.

 

[odomandr]

I don't even know what to say after that

 

[Greatscott]

I don't trust doctors and there is a very good reason for that.

The confidence that they boost does not usually resonate positively in practical situations.
Everything doctors do is pretty much a shot in the dark. 80% of their decisions are trial and error.

There are very very few doctors who are worthy of being called a quality doctor.
If I ever get into a serious medical issue, I would be inclined to choose death over a doctor's intelligence.

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Hope your back issue is cleared and you get back to a happy and healthy life.

What do you do? You have a problem, you have to see someone about it, and action needs to be taken...

Luckily we have the knowledge of the world in the palms of our hands (literally), which often makes me wonder why there are so many ignorant people running loose in the world...

Anyhoo…
I research the dog-snot out of everything, which is why it took me over 18 months to buy my last truck. In this case, I researched the causes of my problem, researched out to diagnose it, and, once it was confirmed, the treatments for the problem. This, in itself, was scary shit, because there are a wide range of treatments for a slipped disc pressing on a nerve. Given the research I had done, I was pretty sure that the steroid shots would be the recommended treatment, and I likely was not a good candidate for surgery. But, this is all before I had seen the MRI and talked with the doctor. Everything the doctor said and recommended went hand-in-glove with my research. So, while this procedure should be proper treatment, I am still nervous about getting a needle in my back, and fearful that it will not cure my condition...

To sum up, yes, doctors are humans, just as we are, they do make mistakes. But, there is no reason why you shouldn't go into the doctors armed with knowledge about your condition and available treatments.

 

[JatoTheRipper]

I don't trust doctors and there is a very good reason for that.

The confidence that they boost does not usually resonate positively in practical situations.
Everything doctors do is pretty much a shot in the dark. 80% of their decisions are trial and error.

There are very very few doctors who are worthy of being called a quality doctor.
If I ever get into a serious medical issue, I would be inclined to choose death over a doctor's intelligence.

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Hope your back issue is cleared and you get back to a happy and healthy life.

I'm not sure how it is in India and there are certainly bad doctors here in the US, but you can find hospitals and doctors to trust...

 

[Greatscott]

Well, got stabbed today, so we’ll see how it goes. Overall the procedure went well, but it will be a couple of days before the stuff they shot in me takes effect. The only real down sides have been an upset stomach for three days and insomnia worrying about this procedure. Also, I got nauseous during the procedure.


Also, in the days of identifying as things we are not, I saw this sign and wondered what they’d do if I identified as pregnant...

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[BJoe]

Well, got stabbed today, so we’ll see how it goes. Overall the procedure went well, but it will be a couple of days before the stuff they shot in me takes effect. The only real down sides have been an upset stomach for three days and insomnia worrying about this procedure. Also, I got nauseous during the procedure.


Also, in the days of identifying as things we are not, I saw this sign and wondered what they’d do if I identified as pregnant...

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Probably just a precaution, just incase a female patient is a bit "late". At least it's not like the stress test I had a couple weeks ago.....turns out when they say Nuclear Stress Test.......it's much more literal when it comes to the "Nuclear" than I expected it to be:shock::ror: