Agree Peter!

I have had plenty of injections in my neck and a few in the lumbar over the years. I have not had a problem yet...but my PM spaces them out too and will only do one possibly two at a time; usually no more than that. But you are right about the "bee sting" and then usually it is just a feeling of pressure. My facet injections are different however, they will hurt a bit more, but they are always inflamed anyway. I just thank goodness that I found a PM who is quick and efficient with these. Actually, I go this Friday for bilateral facet injections in the lumbar and believe it or not...am looking forward to it! As you say, a night and day difference!

Oops, one correction though. You mentioned take a pain killer. I have always been told NOT to take a pain killer. But I CAN take an anti-anxiety med...no problem. They just don't want you to mask the pain with a narcotic but DO want you free of anxiety...it makes their job easier.