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Lumbar Medial Branch Block And Making Pain Worse?
Hi there, I don't know where to start. I feel like I'm trying it all for my AS with symptoms either not getting better or what gets tried making it worse. I've been seeing pain management and not sure it's helping or if the issue is that the pain is simply constant. I'm on Rinvoq and that does seem to keep symptoms to a dull roar.
I had a lumbar medial branch block today to see if that would help and so far its only made symptoms in my lower back and legs worse, while seeming to help my upper… read more
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. I do realize how difficult movement is when the pain level is that high. That's wonderful news that you're not a candidate for spine surgery. I am a candidate for what… read more
Have Anyone Had Neck Surgery Do To Pinched Spinal Cord? What's Your Experience?
GenieHendrickson no more surgery to big of a chance to paralyze me .
Someone Please Tell Me About "shots."
I've gotten steroid injections at specific target.
I've gotten nonsteroid injections for general area.
Not supposed to come back for 3 months. I've always been ready to return at 2 months.
NOW I've been sent on supposedly for epidural (numbing the whole spine?) It supposed to be good for a year?
I read people's posts here... seems there are lots of kinds of shots. Anyone want to straighten me out please???
I’m so sorry they don’t work for you, can you use magnets? I’ve heard that magnetic therapy helps some.
Has Anyone Had An Epidural For Ruptured Cervical Discs? If So Please Share About The Experience.
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. What i have been offered is a nerve ablation. The dr told me that first he gives a steroid shot (aka epidural) in the area guided by ultrasound to determine if the right… read more
Has Anyone Had Lower Back Sugery And Have Big Knots In Back And Nerve Damage And Then When They Walk Their Hips Hurt Very Very Bad?
has anyone had lower back sugery recently and have nerve damage and have big knots come up in lower back?
Lower back surgery, such as spinal surgery for spondylitis, can sometimes lead to complications including nerve damage and pain in other areas like the hips. Here are some key points from the… read more
Does Anyone Take Steroid Shots Or Pills For Spondylitis Or Degenerative Disc Disease?
Steroids are only for short term relief and are damaging in the long term. You can get huge relief from a biologic injection.
Had Anyone Had The Nerve Block For The Back ?
Yes, according to the knowledge base, 1348 people have had nerve block injections to treat their spondylitis.
Nerve Block Injections
Hi I have severe nerve pain from the top of my spine and neck which causes extreme pain in my neck shoulder and right arm. I also have a painful pulling sensation in my neck. Can anyone advise if this injection will help with the pain as my mst, gabapentin and oramorph are not working?
I take 1500mg Gabapentin for my neuropathy. Doesn't help my neuropathy or my AS.
What Is The Best To Determine Ankolysis Spondylitis CT/MRI?
I also have facet arthritis/bone spurs/nerve pain/cervical and lumber spondylosis/ sacroiliac pain all for which I am having nerve blocks or steroid injections. Diagnosed last year with Psoriatic arthritis and lupus. At this time I have been in pain over 30 years. Started in my 30’s now 60 and getting worse.
MRI is generally considered the best imaging method for diagnosing ankylosing spondylitis, especially in its early stages. MRI can detect active inflammation and structural changes even when joints… read more
My Doctor Wants To Put Me On Humira And Plaquenil, But I Have Concerns About Side Effects. I Would Like Opinions About Experiences Of These
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