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Old 01-30-2008, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bella609 View Post
hi im bella im having my first set of 3 steriod shot friday and im scared out of my mind . i heard of alot of horror stories about them and the affect after words that i wouldnt be able to move or work if anyone has knowledge of the shot plz help me cuz im so confused ty tc
I've had these injections to my neck on 5 occasions, with the next one being eagerly awaited late February.
There are no pre-meds. He cleans the area, then injects a local. " A scratch and a sting" is promised and that is what you get. It does sting, but soon stops. You get one for each injection point.
Then he injects the steroids. There is a slight pressure feeling as it is injected but no pain.
I now have 4, 2 each side.
Back to recovery for checks and refreshments, then out. Last time I was in and out in just over an hour, drove home.
I have had 2 good months of relief from the last lot. Like night and day.
They say to take it easy for a day or so, but I've had no problems at all.
So don't panic or worry. If you don't like the thought of a little sting, take a pain killer before.
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