alanhill
05-02-2003, 03:33 PM
I recently went through a series of 3 cervix epidural injections with 'some' relief. Two were done with a flouroscopic and one in the doc's office. All were done to the back of the neck.
My pain has gotten worse and a NEW pain management doc has said he can do a TRANSFORAMINAL injection which is done on the side of the neck (in my case at least)and more directly gets to the source of my inflamation.
I can find much info on this procedure and how it's different from all the rest of the injection procedures. Is this really something new? The doc says that I can get additional shots because he'll be putting the steroid in a DIFFERENT LOCATION.
Appreciate anyone's knowledge on these matters. Thanks.
My pain has gotten worse and a NEW pain management doc has said he can do a TRANSFORAMINAL injection which is done on the side of the neck (in my case at least)and more directly gets to the source of my inflamation.
I can find much info on this procedure and how it's different from all the rest of the injection procedures. Is this really something new? The doc says that I can get additional shots because he'll be putting the steroid in a DIFFERENT LOCATION.
Appreciate anyone's knowledge on these matters. Thanks.
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joprud
05-03-2003, 03:27 AM
Hi Alanhill,
Sorry...don't have any answers for ya...just wanted to say welcome to our little family...these guys are the BEST...someone will be along soon with answers, I'm sure.
Take Care, :wave:
Joanne
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Sept‘63,fall on back on stairs,compression fractures of T6 and T8
1993 X-ray Diagnosed DDD
Nov,2002 MRI C4-C5 posterior osteophytic bar effacing ventral thecal sac, stenosis of neural foramina.C5-C6 posterior disc protrusion effacing VTS. Stenosis of neural foramina.C6-C7 posterior disc herniation effacing VTS.stenosis of neural foramina.C7-T1perineural cysts in both neural foramina.left convex scoliosis mid thoracic spine.wedging of T7. wedging of T5.degen.end plate changes at T8-T9. L4-L5 diffuse disc bulge effacing VTS.hypertrophy of facet joints,central spinal stenosis.L5-S1 posterior disc protrusion with associated tear of annulus fibrosis. hypertrophy of facet joints.S1-S2 Perineural cysts involving S1-S2 nerve roots.
So far have tried: meds,physio,acupuncture all to no avail.
Sorry...don't have any answers for ya...just wanted to say welcome to our little family...these guys are the BEST...someone will be along soon with answers, I'm sure.
Take Care, :wave:
Joanne
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Sept‘63,fall on back on stairs,compression fractures of T6 and T8
1993 X-ray Diagnosed DDD
Nov,2002 MRI C4-C5 posterior osteophytic bar effacing ventral thecal sac, stenosis of neural foramina.C5-C6 posterior disc protrusion effacing VTS. Stenosis of neural foramina.C6-C7 posterior disc herniation effacing VTS.stenosis of neural foramina.C7-T1perineural cysts in both neural foramina.left convex scoliosis mid thoracic spine.wedging of T7. wedging of T5.degen.end plate changes at T8-T9. L4-L5 diffuse disc bulge effacing VTS.hypertrophy of facet joints,central spinal stenosis.L5-S1 posterior disc protrusion with associated tear of annulus fibrosis. hypertrophy of facet joints.S1-S2 Perineural cysts involving S1-S2 nerve roots.
So far have tried: meds,physio,acupuncture all to no avail.
alanhill
05-03-2003, 10:42 AM
Thanks for the welcome. This seems like a great place to meet others with a common interest.... I like the warm and friendly attitudes.
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KeithEugeneW
05-03-2003, 07:54 PM
Alan,
Welcome to the board. I'll be watching for answers to you question, since I've had the epidurals as well with no significant relief. I plan to ask my pain doc about the other injections which may help, such as facet joints, or those you mentioned. Something's got to help!!
Keith
Welcome to the board. I'll be watching for answers to you question, since I've had the epidurals as well with no significant relief. I plan to ask my pain doc about the other injections which may help, such as facet joints, or those you mentioned. Something's got to help!!
Keith