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    1st visit to pain clinic today

    Today was my first visit to the pain clinic for lower back pain that also goes down my leg..I am having major lower back pain and burning type feeling and then also pain down my entire left leg that is cramping and also at times goes numb...I had a Cat Scan done and it showed a bulging disc, also had an EMG which showed some slowing of the L5-S1 nerve..I am having a Lumbar Epidural Injection done on Monday and wondered if anyone has had it done and what I could expect...They said I would have the 1st one done Monday and then a 2nd one done in 2 weeks..Kinda scared to have this procedure done cause scared it will cause me alot of pain doing it..If anyone can give me some clue to what to expect I would appreciate it...Thanks

    Jennifer
    Interstitial Cystitis(Interstim Therapy)
    IBS
    Fibromyalgia
    Pseudotumor cerebri
    Type 2 Diabetes
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    Today I had the lumbar epidural injection for my lower back and leg pain..Right now I am kinda numb still though I am starting to feel some after procedure pain..I am hoping that this procedure is gonna give me some relieve cause I have been in alot of pain lately and it is interfering big time in my life and the things I can do..I am tired of not being able to stand long enough and walk to do my grocery shopping...feel totally helpless at times with this pain..So lets just pray this works..Has anyone had this procedure done? I am having a 2nd one done again on April 19th..Right now just trying to take it easy and see what happens...

    Jennifer
    Interstitial Cystitis(Interstim Therapy)
    IBS
    Fibromyalgia
    Pseudotumor cerebri
    Type 2 Diabetes

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      I was going to suggest the same thing Briza did; sorry, I just don't know anything about this procedure but I do want to send you good wishes and let you know I will be thinking of you and hoping for a good outcome.
      Je vous souhaite de la joie, de la bonne santée, et tout ce qu'il y a de bon dans la vie.
      Wishing you happiness and good health, and all the best out of life.

      Peace, Carolyn
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      • #4
        I just moved the thread to the Nerve Block forum, where you should get more answers.

        Hugs,
        Donna
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        • #5
          Sorry I cant help you with this either... I have also never had one. But, I hope that it goes well for you and brings you alot of relief. I hope that someone who has had this done will post something soon so you will have an idea of what to expect.

          Wishing you well,
          Amy

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          • #6
            Nerve blocks

            Sorry Jennifer. I just saw this thread now. I have not been on the website for awhile. I had many nerve blocks. It did not hurt or make me worse.
            I did the first set for the IC. I got a little relief but not enough.

            Last year I did the nerve blocks for a herniated disc and they did help.
            Hope you get some help. Let me know if you have other questions.

            Ginny

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            • #7
              epidural steriod blocks

              I had 3 shots in Nov. They help some people and others they don't help at all. They helped me some, but pain came back. I don't want this procedure again because it gave me a horrible spinal headache for over a week, and problems with migraines thereafter. The bloodpatch was a horrible experience as well as the myelogram. the contrast dye probably gave me tdouble. But my pain was helpel for a little while. be careful. Hope all goes well.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by jensue973 View Post
                Today I had the lumbar epidural injection for my lower back and leg pain..Right now I am kinda numb still though I am starting to feel some after procedure pain..I am hoping that this procedure is gonna give me some relieve cause I have been in alot of pain lately and it is interfering big time in my life and the things I can do..I am tired of not being able to stand long enough and walk to do my grocery shopping...feel totally helpless at times with this pain..So lets just pray this works..Has anyone had this procedure done? I am having a 2nd one done again on April 19th..Right now just trying to take it easy and see what happens...

                Jennifer

                Hi Jennifer,

                I was just wondering how your back is doing?

                I've been flaring for several weeks. 24-7 during this flare I too have been suffering really bad lower back pain, with pain that goes down my left butt cheek and the front of my left leg. I'm going to ask my Uro if he will let me try valium suppositories. Today started some stretching exercises for lower back pain and tonight I'm using a heating pad. I wish I could take some Advil, but I'm concerned the IB will irritate my bladder.

                Let us know how things are going
                Cindy

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                History:
                2006 - IC symptoms within weeks after Hysterectomy
                2007 - Informally diagnosed with IC
                2007 - Remission for 8 months
                2008 - Flaring, Mapping my triggers & Seeking a successful treatment
                2008 - Since August - REMISSION, SWEET REMISSION!!
                2010 - Still in REMISSION!! Evian is my best friend

                Tried:
                Proced - Quit after 2 days due to bad headaches
                AZO - Temporary releif of pressure & burning
                Marshmellow Root tea - Helps sooth burning..I couldn't survive a flare without it!
                Pumpkin Seed Oil - It helps sooth the bladder, but causes breast pain
                Aloe Juice - No improvement
                Flexeril - Only when my lower ab muscles & nerves get seriously bad ( It knocks me out.
                IC Diet - No solid results
                PROBIOTICS - No solid results
                EVIAN WATER - AWESOME!! A bottle a day keeps the IC away!!!

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