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Originally Posted by Kathi49
Armymedic,
Glad to hear you are getting the injections. The ESI should help; if not, there is Selective Nerve Root injections. I have had only one ESI, a few Selective Nerve Root injections and plenty of Facet injections. They have always helped. And allowed me to keep the meds low. My husband (btw a retired Sargeant Major turned civilian for DOD) just received two ESI's. He is scheduled for a Selective Nerve Root injection in a couple of weeks. He is also looking at surgery; possibly a Laminectomy. But for now it is a wait and see kind of thing. I agree...you are in great hands with an OS Lt. Colonel....he won't mess around!  Oops, forgot to add...we both go to a Spine Center as there are not any large military bases around here anymore. We would both have to go to Dayton for a larger facility. But we could always fly to San Antonio.  Just teasing...the Spine Group here is fantastic so we know we are in good hands. I wish you well and hope the injections give you some relief.
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Thank you. I go for my initial consult at pain management this upcoming Friday 28 March 2008. I will be sure to post updates. I was told they will not be doing an injection or any kind of intervention on the first appointment.