I am sure the right doctor makes a great deal of difference.

The Orthopedic Surgeon, who injected my back, really hurt and it took several days to get over it. The Podiatrist, probably did not use a needle anywhere near the size the surgeon used, but it did hurt.

The first time I saw the pain management doc, who I go to for occasional TPI, I expected the same thing, but it was totally different, more like a tiny bee sting. He said the difference was that he uses a very, very fine needle. Sometimes, when I go, I get my husband to draw a circle on the areas that need injecting.

I feel sorry for him, because his treatment has gotten him so much attention and business in our area, that his hand is bothering him from so many repeated injections all day. I don't know if that is carpal tunnel or what, but when I go, I go early in the day, so I can get him when he is fresh...

Cathie