Quote:
Originally Posted by Travelinglady
I've had steroid injections in my back. They were helpful. I take pain meds, though. My physical pain definitely causes me to get depressed. Are you still able to ignore the pain and keep active? Are you feeling depressed, you think, because of the pain? I hope you get better soon.  |
Ditto to all you said, Traveling. The results of rhe injections can be quite variable, and they tell you that @ the doc's office. SOme of the inj series' I've had have helped a good bit, sothers have done little or nothing.
Mine must be done under partial anesthesia (Versed & Fentanyl IV) otherwise when the needles hit those nerves I come straight up off the table. Literally.
Will your care provider give you a med or two for relaxation & pain before you have the injections? Most people I've heard talking @ the Pain clinic find it really helpful; a few have said they'd rather not have themeds.
Good luck. Pain is a depressive situations all by itself; dealing with it effectively is a challenge but so necessary for a brighter life, amirite?
Best,
Chyialee