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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Paradise
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Paradise
Posts: 855
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Originally Posted by artic
Hello all,
I had my first cervical esi done two days ago. It was an interesting experience to say the least. The procedure went well I think, no major pain getting injection. Later that day my arms felt really tired. I usually have left sided neck pain, left shoulder and bicep pain. After the injection my right side of neck and right bicep hurt worse. Strange isn't it? Doctor said if I would get pain relief it would be at about day 5-7. Hope everyone is feeling better.
Artic
two moderate disc bulges c5-c7
moderate to severe neural foraminal stenosis c5-c7
osteophytes everywhere
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I have had several for various reasons over the years. All but one worked well and without residuals. Success rate runs at 60-70% and complications happen but are low in frequency (selected nerve root blocks excepted). It's all relative....it's a last ditch effort to keep someone out of surgery...
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