Cary Grant
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Pros/cons/sides?
Chronic back issue and that may be my next step.
Pros/cons/sides?
Chronic back issue and that may be my next step.
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I've had more cortisone pumped into me than a professional football team, so I'm rather familiar with the procedure. What is the specific problem you have and why do they feel the shot is the next step?
As to the shot itself, it is relatively painless. They numb the area first and all you feel is a little pressure from the liquid invading the spaces. Depending on the type of injection they want to do (disc space, nerve root block, etc.) you could also feel some tingling, electric sparks, or slight pain. But its really nothing and its over in an instant. You go home the same day and ice yourself a few different times. Then in a week you start exercising again.
I don't know what the guy above is talking about with the weight gain. I think he's just a closet oreo eater and had nothing else to do while resting. There's no weight gain associated with cortisone.
I don't know what the guy above is talking about with the weight gain. I think he's just a closet oreo eater and had nothing else to do while resting. There's no weight gain associated with cortisone.
As far as weight gain- I've seen that in others but only in significant and prolonged doses. We're talking about one shot for now to gain some relief while I continue PT.
As far as weight gain- I've seen that in others but only in significant and prolonged doses. We're talking about one shot for now to gain some relief while I continue PT.
just so you understand that that's all this is - temporary. many people think its a panacea. its really just a short term fix.
do you have any associated spinal stenosis? have they talked to you about a discectomy?
No to both- not bad enough at this point to warrant surgery.
We talked about the temp. nature of it. Relieving the inflammation could help with PT but the pain is also helpful feedback during PT. Know what I mean?
^Dunno? I think it's a direct injection.
I think it's the nerve impingement that's the biggest source of pain... that sharp spasm that tightens up all of my QL on the right