Originally Posted by ava704

In March 2011 by MRI I had learned that I have an annular tear, bulging disk, and facet degeneration. For the past 10 yrs I've avoided lying on my back to avoid low back pain and burning in hips and legs. That was the only time that I had pain. April 2011 I had the first injection. Six days after the injection I could not stand or walk with out help. I decided to do the second injection even though I was terrified and had serious doubts. From April until July I was in so much pain that I could not get out of bed most days. In July my pain just mysteriously started easing off. About 1 month ago (September) my pain has returned. Not as intense. I am mobile, but in constant pain whether lying on my back, sitting, standing, etc .Lower back ( L4,L5,S1) ache then burning in hips and down through legs. Also, aching pains; Ache in center of my lower back and at same time in thigh or leg. My new ortho or any doctor doesn't think that it has anything to do with the injections. I completely disagree. All I want is some relief. I also have Fibromyalgia, but that seems to be the least of my problems these days. I am terrified of anymore injections, but I have become discouraged and beat down and I am considering letting him do the facet blocks. I am 29, in college, and have three children, and I am scared that this could actually be the bright side. If things were worse I don't know what I would do. Has anyone else had bad experiences with these injections??? What has become the initial outcome and how did you deal with the pain and stress and especially the doctors not wanting to admit that something went wrong? Any suggestions for me? I go back to the doctor soon for another MRI