FAQ/Help |
Calendar |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Spinal Disorders & Back Pain For discussion of all spinal cord injuries, spinal issues, back-related pain or problems. |
Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
10-11-2012, 07:53 PM | #11 | ||
|
|||
Junior Member
|
Or are the Doctors still doing the same injections? I am so glad that I did not get the injections in my neck. Two Doctors wanted to give them to me. I refused. It was in July & August. I am thankful that I listen to that little voice in my head.
|
||
Reply With Quote |
"Thanks for this!" says: | eva5667faliure (10-15-2012), ginnie (10-12-2012) |
10-12-2012, 05:53 AM | #12 | |||
|
||||
Wisest Elder Ever
|
This article answers Dubious' question about other injection sites and risk:
http://news.yahoo.com/cdc-meningitis...201601881.html Mentioned in this article is an ankle injection.
__________________
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.-- Galileo Galilei ************************************ . Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017 **************************** These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
|
|||
Reply With Quote |
"Thanks for this!" says: |
10-12-2012, 02:46 PM | #13 | ||
|
|||
Junior Member
|
So grateful it wasnt mine! Or in my state for that matter. Praying for those whose lives have been effected
|
||
Reply With Quote |
"Thanks for this!" says: |
10-12-2012, 06:27 PM | #14 | ||
|
|||
Elder
|
Thank you for the information about the injections. I have a friend in Chicago area, who had this shot in the time frame mentioned. Her family, and me,( a friend )are worried. she has no symptoms yet, or anything negative happening but she is also 83 years old and scared. The psychological worry this has caused is severe to many. Plenty of blame to go around, and I do hope this never happens again. ginnie
|
||
Reply With Quote |
"Thanks for this!" says: |
10-15-2012, 03:56 PM | #15 | |||
|
||||
Grand Magnate
|
to all thank you for all the information
you all post so we can educate ourselves i myself have had 2 steroid shots about 2 years a disco gram 8 shots in total for that then the myelogram 9-11-12 this is when 8cc of spinal fluid was taken someone who cares
__________________
someone who cares eva Last edited by eva5667faliure; 10-15-2012 at 04:01 PM. Reason: additional writing |
|||
Reply With Quote |
10-15-2012, 07:25 PM | #16 | |||
|
||||
Wisest Elder Ever
|
More bad news :
http://news.yahoo.com/fda-pharmacys-...190649992.html As I feared, the facility had poor protocols, poor equipment, and sloppy technique. With two more drugs now being considered tainted, it looks like a global problem there. Much of the time consumed in compounding injections is maintaining sterile technique. It is a huge job and full of responsibility, and cutting corners, or improperly trained employees just cannot be allowed!
__________________
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.-- Galileo Galilei ************************************ . Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017 **************************** These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
|
|||
Reply With Quote |
10-19-2012, 01:34 AM | #17 | |||
|
||||
Wisest Elder Ever
|
As I feared.... I am afraid this is only the tip of the iceberg and
previously those damaged were not caught or revealed soon enough: http://news.yahoo.com/fungal-meningi...--finance.html Quote:
__________________
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.-- Galileo Galilei ************************************ . Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017 **************************** These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
|
|||
Reply With Quote |
10-22-2012, 01:54 AM | #18 | ||
|
|||
Junior Member
|
The Doctors are still giving injections. Why? People are scared to death. With worry that they are going to get sick. Since they had the injections. Do the Doctors really care or is it just the cash their getting. I just don't get it. I hope everyone that had a injection are okay. God bless
|
||
Reply With Quote |
"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (10-23-2012) |
10-22-2012, 02:47 AM | #19 | |||
|
||||
Wisest Elder Ever
|
This article explains the "safety issues" involved with epidurals.
There has always been a risk with this route of treatment near the spine (CNS). Should the needle be placed imperfectly by just a tiny amount...the drug would pierce the dura and enter the CNS. The preservatives in the brand name are not FDA approved for use inside the spinal cord because animal experiments have shown damage. So the doctors order the preservative free compounded product instead. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...eroid/1616653/ The brand name product comes with a dry powder that is mixed with a sterile diluent liquid before use. This takes time and care and I can see the premixed type from a compounding pharmacy would be easier, and the dosage would be already figured out and less errors would be likely. But preservative free means that extreme care must be taken. Most sterile products have preservatives in them to keep down the growth of any accidental organisms present. SoluMedrol, comes in a preservative free version and is a brand name, and as such is much more expensive than the compounded types. At the bottom of this link is a diagram of how to reconstitute the product with the diluent: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed...o.cfm?id=58932 When looking at this link, it is very apparent how complex this treatment really is. This article explains the complications possible with epidural steroids: http://www.apsf.org/newsletters/html...8_epidural.htm
__________________
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.-- Galileo Galilei ************************************ . Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017 **************************** These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
|
|||
Reply With Quote |
10-23-2012, 12:21 AM | #20 | |||
|
||||
Wisest Elder Ever
|
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...436/1409/rss36
more and more disturbing facts coming to light. Horrifying! http://news.yahoo.com/u-meningitis-o...062256456.html
__________________
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.-- Galileo Galilei ************************************ . Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017 **************************** These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
Last edited by mrsD; 10-23-2012 at 06:16 AM. |
|||
Reply With Quote |
Reply |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Steroid shots | Chronic Pain | |||
uncertain | Spinal Disorders & Back Pain | |||
uncertain | New Member Introductions | |||
strange, uncertain and anxious | General Health Conditions & Rare Disorders |