Hello everyone, just joined. I was looking up SI injections when I found this site, seems so strange that so many other people have the same problem as me, I thought I was alone. Anyone that hasn't had pain in their SI have no idea how bad it can get. Anyway, I have had this problem since 2004. I have had 3 back operations since 2004 also, one in 2010 and 2 this yr, one in Feb and one in March. My pain is in what I call to the left or right of my lower back, not really my back though-when it gets really bad, which is usually about 2 hrs after going to sleep-it goes down my legs, then it is unbearable. It has taken 7 yrs for someone to listen to me and tell me exactly what it was that has been hurting on me for so long. My family Dr finally gave the answer, where my back surgeons kept telling me that there was nothing there where I was hurting to cause any pain. Anyway, this is my last chance for some relief, I get 2 injects in 2 days from now, they called it a bilateral SI injection, if it relieves my pain then for sure it is the SI, if not then I have to think about another surgery where they will be putting something in me that attaches 2 metal probes to my spine to send or mess up pain signals to my brain. Anyone know what I mean about that? I have been diagnosed with spinal degeneration since 1986. Had a lamenectomy in 1999 to clean arthritis from my spinal cord. Back fusion in 2010, metal rods put in at that time also. Then in 2011, they took out the rods, refused my spine again, then 3 weeks later the ywent in through my stomach to fuse and put in a wire cage, now my back doesn't really hurt all that bad, just my Si (I hope thats what is hurting)

catfish1959,

Happy to see you have come to be with us. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, just let us know how we can assist, you will see we are a supportive and relaxing place. Just take a look into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Check the following forum for some assistance:

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Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. Happy Holidays to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

Hello Catfish and WELCOME to NeuroTalk!

I see that Darlene has given you a GREAT link to help you start your journey here at NeuroTalk.

Seriously though... I'm happy that you found us! There are wonderful, kind, and caring people here who graciously share a wealth of understanding and knowledge!

Please feel free to kick off your shoes and stay a while. You are welcome to roam around and join in anywhere!

Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions of need any assistance. Someone will always be around shortly to help in any way that we are able.

I look forward to seeing you around the board.

Abbie

Welcome!
So glad you're here! You'll be amazed at the support here....like one big family
I hope you will get some relief soon.
Please keep us posted!

It's great to have you

Caring,
Rae

I just had an SI joint injection, I'm not sure if we are on the same page here so I'm just going to wish you a lot of luck with your procedure... Gentle hugs!