Just wanted to say that if the FIRST injection doesn't work, do NOT let him do any more. The second one won't work if the first one didnt Lots of doctors tell patients that it has to build up in the system, and that's BULL.

So tell him no more, if the first one doesn't work. Besides, the steroids, aren't that good for the body.

I do hope you get some relief. But remember, it's just temporary. God bless and please take care. Hugs, Lee

Well, I have heard many refuse after the first injection didn't give them relief. I do understand. Let me tell you what I had to do. After the third pain management doctor recommended and insisted I have up to 12 different type injections, some I have to say helped and some did not. Some made me worse but just for a while. For my cervical spine, they would only agree to give them if I agreed to take a series of three. Now, this is three different doctors recommending this for my neck. After the third doctor recommending this, I said , "Give me the needle, I know where to stick it." Lol!!

I did commit to the series of three injections. The first made me as bad off as I had been. The second made me bad but not as bad as the first. The third was just right. It gave me much relief. I walked out twisting my neck, saying, "We'll, maybe they do know what they were talking about."

It even helped my low back some. It started my journey back to where I am now. The first two injections were a different medicine than the third. I read my records later. They didn't take the time to explain that to me.

It is scary being under fluoroscope and needles in your spine, but I had to try.

I woke up during the first procedure, but I was committed, at that point, to the series of three.

The stallete ganglion injections did not help. The Botox was very helpful. Lasted about two weeks. The trigger point injections was a total waste for my pain level at that time. And the shoulder, well, one hurt and one helped.

It just depends, how the outcome may be. I had to try. Not sorry about the ones that didn't help. Just glad for the ones that did. And yes, I did feel like a pin cushion, or a cash cow, to some extent.

Weigh all the facts before you commit, but don't be so afraid to go for it. They are professionals and it is in a controlled environment.

I didn't do a all the recommended injections, either. Just letting you know there are others who have the same fears of needles and will do about anything to get some relief. I have been there. It is expensive, even with insurance.

Hope you find relief, and everyone reading this finds relief too.