Originally Posted by Tarabee

Hi
I have recently been diagnosed with Syringomyelia. I have had the first of a series of epidural steriod injections. My question is has anyone had the sensation of a "hump" at the base of the neck after one of the epidurals.
It has been 10 days since my injection and so far no pain relief yet. My arms shake and ache, I am exhausted and frustrated. My doctor has told me the first may not give much relief, however he did not say no relief. The hot sting on the left side of my neck does not go away and at times the pain is so bad all I can do is lay and cry.
This is such a painful, lonely feeling....hmmmm sounding like the start of a pity party, forgive me please. Normally I just push on thru and accept the pain as a way of life, but the last four months has been too much to take.
If any of you have any words of inspiration for me please send them or post them here. Thank you.

Tarabee
Grapevine TX