I don't think spinal injections themselves are so radical. However, some of what they're injecting now is. Botox & ketamine are 2 examples. They have been giving lidocaine injections as well as IV lidocaine for awhile. It's not easy finding doctors that do these however but it sure is easy to find ones that give epidurals. The pain pumps are based on injections & are just a continuous one really. I may be looking into injections if the cause of my CPS can't be treated at Mayo in January. I had my pain pump removed last year & don't want to go back there. I tried most meds through the pump so I would probably have to go w/ ketamine. I don't want botulism(botox) in my spine after a med made from venom caused me problems! I would prefer no one come near my spine w/ a needle again but if that's what it takes...........
Gramps