sammyo1
06-25-2008, 06:59 PM
For those of you who noticed I put two threads up today.
I have a transforminal epidural injection scheduled for July 9th & depending on how this one goes one in august. The PM kind of explained how this will be used as diagnostic testing, for c-6, 7, & T-1.
So what should I expect & now that I am working again could this interfer with my work. I know for that day pretty much to expect to do nothing, but what about the following days? I plan on bringing someone in to work to cover me but am not sure if I should have someone in for aday or two or more. Anything I should expect from this? I was not planning on having to worry about work so much but that has changed, so I thought I better be prepared. I would appreciate any advice from anyone who has went through this. Thanks everyone. Sammy
I have a transforminal epidural injection scheduled for July 9th & depending on how this one goes one in august. The PM kind of explained how this will be used as diagnostic testing, for c-6, 7, & T-1.
So what should I expect & now that I am working again could this interfer with my work. I know for that day pretty much to expect to do nothing, but what about the following days? I plan on bringing someone in to work to cover me but am not sure if I should have someone in for aday or two or more. Anything I should expect from this? I was not planning on having to worry about work so much but that has changed, so I thought I better be prepared. I would appreciate any advice from anyone who has went through this. Thanks everyone. Sammy
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123dietdrpepper
06-26-2008, 12:43 AM
Sammy when I have had injections, I have found that the day of the procedure I was okay but the next couple of days were rough for me. Sometimes 1-2 days other times up to 5 days. It really depends.
Are they going to be giving you sedation?
Are they going to be giving you sedation?
tiggertoo2174
06-26-2008, 08:08 AM
Sammy,
For anything other than trigger point inj. I plan on being down for at least 3 days. I usually try to schedule only on Friday so I have the weekend to recover. Some people are able to return to work/activities the next day, and I tried it the first time I had an epidural. I think I made it until about 8:30 (I come in at 6) before I went home. If you've had any kind of cortisone inj before you may be able to judge from that.
Tigg.
For anything other than trigger point inj. I plan on being down for at least 3 days. I usually try to schedule only on Friday so I have the weekend to recover. Some people are able to return to work/activities the next day, and I tried it the first time I had an epidural. I think I made it until about 8:30 (I come in at 6) before I went home. If you've had any kind of cortisone inj before you may be able to judge from that.
Tigg.
sammyo1
06-26-2008, 08:12 AM
Yes pepper I will be sedated, I have already been warned about that.
I just have no clue what to expect. Dang with work now I have to plan.
If I am to understand correctly these are temporary. If I do get any relief how long could it last? I hate not knowing, but you all know how doctors appointments go, never enough time. Thanks Sammy
I just have no clue what to expect. Dang with work now I have to plan.
If I am to understand correctly these are temporary. If I do get any relief how long could it last? I hate not knowing, but you all know how doctors appointments go, never enough time. Thanks Sammy
tiggertoo2174
06-26-2008, 08:32 AM
Sammy, I forgot, for me keeping ice on the injection site 20 min on, 20 min off for the first 3-4 days helps a LOT.
Tigg.
Tigg.
skych
06-26-2008, 08:49 AM
Sammy
I have had a few of these! They are just a little different from the regular ESI in that this one is directed right into the foramen, which means hole. This is the place on a vertebrae that is circular/round with a hole in the middle. When the nerves come out of the spinal cord they go through the "neural Foramina".
I think when I had these types of ESI's they were a bit tougher on me physically. The first one I had hurt a lot right after and they needed to give me pain meds in the recovery part. The ones after that were a bit easier.
I am with the others who posted saying that they needed to rest for days afterward. It was the same for me. Anywhere from 2-5 or 6 days. When I was having them done I think I was haveing 2-3 at the max at one time.
You will be fine hon! All of us will be praying for you while your there. We will be here to support you afterward. Take into consideration that everyone is different and therefore it may not effect you in the same way and you may be able to be up and moving around pretty good.
Some where I think I answered this very question with a ful description of the actual procedure. I don't remember if it was on this forum or another board I go to.
Anway, I will surely be thinking of you and praying for you.
Chrissy
I have had a few of these! They are just a little different from the regular ESI in that this one is directed right into the foramen, which means hole. This is the place on a vertebrae that is circular/round with a hole in the middle. When the nerves come out of the spinal cord they go through the "neural Foramina".
I think when I had these types of ESI's they were a bit tougher on me physically. The first one I had hurt a lot right after and they needed to give me pain meds in the recovery part. The ones after that were a bit easier.
I am with the others who posted saying that they needed to rest for days afterward. It was the same for me. Anywhere from 2-5 or 6 days. When I was having them done I think I was haveing 2-3 at the max at one time.
You will be fine hon! All of us will be praying for you while your there. We will be here to support you afterward. Take into consideration that everyone is different and therefore it may not effect you in the same way and you may be able to be up and moving around pretty good.
Some where I think I answered this very question with a ful description of the actual procedure. I don't remember if it was on this forum or another board I go to.
Anway, I will surely be thinking of you and praying for you.
Chrissy
123dietdrpepper
06-26-2008, 10:08 AM
Again, as far as how long they will help it all depends on whether they have the right location. Also sometimes they help and other times they do nothing.
sammyo1
06-26-2008, 10:10 PM
Oh boy this is on a wed. so perhaps I better a least plan for a couple days off or more. It is difficult not knowing how one will react. All of this is new to me so I am once again clueless as to what to expect.
If on the script it says C6-7 & T1 does that mean 3 injections?
I am afraid to get my hopes up so if it works I will be so happy but at this point I am giving it much thought. Another one is scheduled in august depending on the outcome of the first. I have no clue as to what that means either. Since it was my first PM appointment there was not enough time to go over every little detail, nor did I think about what questions to ask about these injections. He just said more or less he wanted to see if I would get any relief from them, if so then he would go in & burn the nerves. I have alot to learn. I really appreciate any sharing you all do, it helps me out more then you know. Sammy
If on the script it says C6-7 & T1 does that mean 3 injections?
I am afraid to get my hopes up so if it works I will be so happy but at this point I am giving it much thought. Another one is scheduled in august depending on the outcome of the first. I have no clue as to what that means either. Since it was my first PM appointment there was not enough time to go over every little detail, nor did I think about what questions to ask about these injections. He just said more or less he wanted to see if I would get any relief from them, if so then he would go in & burn the nerves. I have alot to learn. I really appreciate any sharing you all do, it helps me out more then you know. Sammy