TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS or ACUPUNTURE?? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

jam338 · 03-11-2006, 03:35 PM

hello, wondering about successes/failures with trigger point injections OR acupuncture? Thanks

rosebuddy · 03-11-2006, 07:51 PM

Trigger point injections have reduced or relieved all of my trigger points from chronic myofascial pain. I also have had physical therapy and massage for myofascial release that also was successful. I still have the treatments every 2 to 3 weeks.

jam338 · 03-12-2006, 09:35 PM

Donna thank you for your reply. I have read elsewhere where others that got relief from trigger point injections felt they also got equal relief with acupuncture as it functions somewhat as a "dry" trigger point injection...apparently the relief process for many results from the disrupted pain signal in the muscle/nerve as much or more than what might be injected. I had read an article on it some time back...can't remember now whether it was in Consumer Reports or in Prevention Magazine. Really curious about if others here have had experiences.

PollyGirl · 05-04-2006, 07:29 PM

I just received 4 injections today, one in each hip area and 2 in my lower back area. I am really having lower back spasms and wonder if this is something to be concerned with or my muscles releasing pain?? This was my very first time getting trigger point injections so not sure what to expect.

I believe mine were filled with lidocaine?
Any experiences shared would be appreciated

Jenetti · 05-05-2006, 09:08 PM

did the lidocaine work and how long did it last? I pleaded with my rhuemie to inject my trigger points and he refused saying that it would only last 15 mins at the most. i didnt believe him and just figured he didnt know much about fibromyalgia, he said as much. i went to him simply to get tested for RA and other type of arthritis because i had a high sed rate at the time. thinking of going to someone else for injections if they do work, my internist who takes care of my fibromyalgia doesnt give injections for fibro simply because she says she had never given any and doesnt feel comfortable giving them.