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Originally Posted by slimshady
My pm dr wants to give me nerve blocker injections.
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Is this safe for me, I have heard bad things about nerve blockers and I am supposed to get this done on the 19th thinking about cancelling the appt and finding out more info. I don't want anymore permanent damage than I have already aquired from this injury.
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I think it's a good idea to find out all you can--get
ALL your questions answered
to your satisfaction--before they go shooting steroids into your shoulder. Remember, it's your body--not theirs--so forget the cavelier godlike voice of the medicos:
This is your REAL life, slimshady.
Here are a couple of forum links. You can find others using the Search link above.
Treatments:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum72.html
Chronic pain:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum10.html
Roam around, introduce yourself, ask questions. You'll find many who have faced your dilemma.
You have a home base here for info & support &
s. Hope you make yourself comfy. Let us know how it goes Tuesday, whatever you decide.
Remember, please, that IT'S YOUR BODY. You have only one.