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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostWhere do they do the injection?
http://www.backpain-guide.com/Chapte...culopathy.htmlLast edited by LindaRacine; 10-10-2011, 04:49 PM.Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation
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Originally posted by LindaRacine View PostIt depends entirely on where the pain is. This chart is how the doctor tries to figure out where the spinal cord or nerve root is being pinched:
ttp://www.backpain-guide.com/Chapter...culopathy.html
What I am having is a caudal epidural.Last edited by mabeckoff; 10-09-2011, 10:22 PM.Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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i think caudal epidural concentrates on the nerve space around L5-S1...
i have had 3 epidural injections in my days of tx...
but they didn't help me, as my pain was caused by structural problem, not a nerve
problem at the time i was given the shots
i was told by several doctors that epidural injections work best on pain related to nerves and soft tissue....
the only shots that help my lower back pain now are sacroiliac joint injections...
no doctor or surgeon has figured out why...i suspect it is related to pain
coming from disc degeneration...
but that is just my guess....
i bet the epidural injection you get Tuesday does help your pain, Melissa....
sounds like you've got nerves involved with your current pain....
i hope the shot gives you relief...
best of luck...
jess
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Hi...
Not sure why you can't "open" it. You should be able to just click on the link. Copying and pasting probably won't work because vBulletin shortens the URLs for display.
I'm not sure if the CT will help with the injection or not. My physiatrist gets MRIs prior to injections whenever possible. CTs aren't very good at showing nerve roots.
--LindaNever argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation
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I can't open it either Linda.
Firefox doesn't know how to open this address, because the protocol (ttp) isn't associated with any program.Son 14 y/o diagnosed January 20th. 2011 with 110* Curve
Halo Traction & 1st. surgery on March 22nd. 2011
Spinal Fusion on April 19th. 2011
Dr. Krajbich @ Shriners Childrens Hospital, Portland Oregon
http://tinyurl.com/Elias-Before
http://tinyurl.com/Elias-After
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Hi Melissa,
Were you able to start your water therapy? Are you doing any walking at all?
Warmly,
Doreen44 years old at time of surgery, Atlanta GA
Pre-Surgery Thorasic: 70 degrees, Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 68 degrees, lost 4 inches of height in 2011
Post-Surgery curves ~10 degrees, regained 4 inches of height
Posterior T3-sacrum & TLIF surgeries on Nov 28, 2011 with Dr. Lenke, St. Louis
2 rods, 33 screws, 2 cages, 2 connectors, living a new life I never dreamed of!
http://thebionicachronicles.blogspot.com/
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the h is missing!
Originally posted by Elisa View PostI can't open it either Linda.
Firefox doesn't know how to open this address, because the protocol (ttp) isn't associated with any program.Gayle, age 50
Oct 2010 fusion T8-sacrum w/ pelvic fixation
Feb 2012 lumbar revision for broken rods @ L2-3-4
Sept 2015 major lumbar A/P revision for broken rods @ L5-S1
mom of Leah, 15 y/o, Diagnosed '08 with 26* T JIS (age 6)
2010 VBS Dr Luhmann Shriners St Louis
2017 curves stable/skeletely mature
also mom of Torrey, 12 y/o son, 16* T, stable
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Originally posted by jrnyc View Posti think caudal epidural concentrates on the nerve space around L5-S1...
i have had 3 epidural injections in my days of tx...
but they didn't help me, as my pain was caused by structural problem, not a nerve
problem at the time i was given the shots
i was told by several doctors that epidural injections work best on pain related to nerves and soft tissue....
the only shots that help my lower back pain now are sacroiliac joint injections...
no doctor or surgeon has figured out why...i suspect it is related to pain
coming from disc degeneration...
but that is just my guess....
i bet the epidural injection you get Tuesday does help your pain, Melissa....
sounds like you've got nerves involved with your current pain....
i hope the shot gives you relief...
best of luck...
jessMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Originally posted by Doreen1 View PostHi Melissa,
Were you able to start your water therapy? Are you doing any walking at all?
Warmly,
Doreen
therapy Wed & Fri
Thanks for askingMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Originally posted by Elisa View PostI can't open it either Linda.
Firefox doesn't know how to open this address, because the protocol (ttp) isn't associated with any program.Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation
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Melissa,
I've been following you for a week or so, and I wanted to tell you that I whole-heartedly agree with some of the advice you've been given. I have faith that your pain level will subside. I also remember reading posts in the middle of the night for moral support! We are here for you and I know you will have some improvements soon!
((Hugs)) and prayers. You have been through enough--things have got to get better.
Love,__________________________________________
Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees
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