Re: [TMIC] Epidural Steroid Injections
Have any of you ever had this done I have, many years ago, well before, and probably unrelated to, my transverse mylopathy. It was for severe sciatic pain, and it worked. The sciatica was the result of arthritic stenosis irritating the nerve; the irritation led to swelling aggravating the irritation. The steroid reduced the swelling, broke the cyle, and relieved the pain. Go for it, Linda. Alton
Re: [TMIC] Epidural Steroid Injections
Has anyone had an Epidural Steroid Injection close to the site of your lesion(s)? I had to go to a neurosurgeon because I am having such pain from my lesion, which I was told has been atC 5-6 and I just learned it is now at C 4,5 6 - how did that happen! Linda, Do you have T.M. or M.S.?? If so, I think the neurosurgeon may have a boat payment due. An E.S.I. injection will do little to decrease your pain, and has significant side effects because the steroid is being injected into your body. I'm reminded of my tale. I went to my PCP who gave me pain pills- Oxycontin- that didn't really help so sent me to a Psychiatrist who taught me meditation, but that didn't work either so I headed off to a neurologist who ordered an MRI. If all the MD has is a hammer, you'll get hammered. If all they have is talk, you'll get talked to. If all they have is a scewdriver, you will get SCREWED. Please, go to a multi-disciplinary pain clinic associated with a reputable Medical School. The only reason a needle goes near my spine is for the rare spinal tap. Frank PS My lesion is at C5-C6, too
[TMIC] Epidural Steroid Injections
Hi All, I'm almost afraid of what I might find out, but I need to ask anyway Has anyone had an Epidural Steroid Injection close to the site of your lesion(s)? I had to go to a neurosurgeon because I am having such pain from my lesion, which I was told has been at C 5-6 and I just learned it is now at C 4,5 6 - how did that happen! I am going Wednesday to have the ESI by an anesthesiologist at the hospital here in Seattle. Have any of you ever had this done or have you heard of it?? I have had the IV Steroids but never this. The doctors want to do this procedure so that my pain does not start to go down my arm. It so far has stopped at my shoulder blade. I would appreciate any input. Thanks from the scaredy-cat : -) Linda in Bothell, WA
