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PuppyLoverBob666 — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 22:31:45 GMT

Tomorrow I'm going to be receiving a pain shot--epidural, to be exact. If it works on the pain I've had for the last 2-3 years I'll be very glad, but I'm not optimistic. My medical team has tried just about everythig (including hypnosis), without good results. I'm at the limit of what pain medication my doctor will prescribe so this is just about the last throw of the dice. (BTW, I wish some of these "pain doctors" would have to feel the way their paitents feel.)

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matty liz — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 22:44:42 GMT

KLB, I so agree with you. Mine is tinnitus in a deaf ear. It is 24/7 and sleep is terrible. They want to do meds for depression etc. and I keep telling them I wouldn't be upset if I could have help learning to live with the air hose in my ear. They say sorry can't do anything for that. I so hope you find some reliefe.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:06:41 GMT

@PuppyLoverBob666 In case you're saying "ugh" because you think it'll be unpleasant, don't worry about it. I've had many of them, mostly ineffective trying to find the right spot. They deaden the area before inserting the epidural, so you really don't feel much. Good luck and I hope it works for you.

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bmorechick — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:26:34 GMT

@Kachina624

this is good to know...my son is having one done for a herniated disc post auto accident and he asked me about it. I have never had an epidural (all 4 kids born with no meds) so I couldn't tell him. I was hoping it wouldn't be too bad.

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BunSnoop — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:29:34 GMT

I've had 2 and they were life savers for me. Had terrible back issues, had a epidural and almost immediately I was feeling better. Had a 2nd one and I was 100% perfect. I asked how long it would last and dr. said it may not work at all to it may work for a lifetime. So far for me it's been about 30 years!

Good luck!!

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godi — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:34:38 GMT

God bless you @PuppyLoverBob666 Ill be praying it works for you.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:47:39 GMT

Prior to my cervical fusion surgery, it was part of the process to try epidural injections. I had it done three times within about six months. The procedure itself is nothing, quick and painless. Unfortunately, I only felt good until the numbing medication wore off. They didn't help me at all.

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Goldengate8361 — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:49:23 GMT

@PuppyLoverBob666 I'm wishing you good luck today. Hang in there! Its great you are persevering in seeking a solution. No one should have to live in pain.

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IMW — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:12:58 GMT

I've had several epidurals - varying degrees of success. The successful ones in lower back have worked for years.

Good luck.

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vsm — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:56:20 GMT

@bmorechick wrote:
@Kachina624

this is good to know...my son is having one done for a herniated disc post auto accident and he asked me about it. I have never had an epidural (all 4 kids born with no meds) so I couldn't tell him. I was hoping it wouldn't be too bad.

I hope it will work for your son, @bmorechick -- I've had several for herniated discs but found that sometimes it takes a few days for the meds to kick in.

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MOMMAVik — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 14:17:42 GMT

I hope this will give you relief from your pain. I have had 3 & so far my pain is mostly gone. There was a few days immediately after the procedures that my pain actually seemed worse but once the medication kicked in it was heaven!

Keeping my fingers crossed for you! 🤞

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PuppyLoverBob666 — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 22:21:39 GMT

update (if anyone cares): it didn't work.

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lolasgaga — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 04:38:49 GMT

I am so sorry your procedure did not work. Hopefully they will soon find a fix for your pain.