I am sitting here blissfully pain-free after an epidural steroid injection which gives me tremendous relief for at least 2 months. It's been almost a year since my last one and I forgot what feeling normal was like. These 6 weeks of waiting for this initial app't. seem to be taking forever and it's hard not to have second thoughts when you're feeling good. (I'm making plans and commitments all the while thinking "Well, this isn't going to happen if I schedule surgery" and wondering how long my life will be on hold as I recover.) As I read through posts of this incredibly challenging recovery process, I guess I want some reassurance that it's all worth it, esp. from those of you that are 6 mo's or a year or more post-op. Obviously, I know I can't live the rest of my life on frequent steroids but it's just so wonderful to be able to do the things I enjoy again without debilitating pain, even if it's short-term. Will the surgery allow me to feel like this long-term, even if it takes a while to get there? Realizing there are no guarantees and everyone's situation is different, I need to know that there are people out there who now have comfortable, "normal" lives after going through this process. I know the Dr. and his team will be able to answer some of this but I guess I just need a little positive encouragement from those of you that have been there.
Sorry if this is a little rambling--could be those steroids talking
Thanks,
Anne
Sorry if this is a little rambling--could be those steroids talking
Thanks,
Anne
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