Epidural Of Sorts, A Shot In Back.

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I've had 2 failed back surgery"s, left with 6 bolts and screws and a metal casting around the screws, L3, L4,-L5-S1, with L5 screw fractured. They aren't sure what to do about the fracture, we"re just watching it. The Pain Doc I had before this Doctor I see now, specialized in Epidural's, so his machines were very fancy with lots of views to see, as he put the shot into my back, you could actually see, the medicine going down my leg. This new Doctor just has you lay down and he gives you a shot in a pressure point. Well, I have a new pain and a painful knot in my back, it's about the shape of a 50 cent piece, if it was round. I was relieved, that the Doc could indeed feel the knot, he said it was on the pressure point too. I've scheduled the shot for Friday morning, but sadly I don't have a lot of Faith in this. He gave me a shot before and it did nothing. He said, he didn't go deep enough, thankfully that particular pain is better, I do intense stretching, morning and night. There is no doubt, that stretching helps me. I am so tired of pain, truthfully, I would sell my soul for relief.
Has anyone had these pressure shots before and did it help at all ? The price is very good compared to an injection from my older Doc, it was at least $1000. and Fridays shot will be $50.-80., quite a difference.

I also wanted to tell of my meds I take 5-Roxicodone 30 mg daily, 2-MS Contin 15 mg daily, Robaxin 750 mg as needed and 1 Restoril 30 mg nightly for sleep. My mind can be in such a fun happy place, but as soon as I stand up, get on my feet, the pain takes over. I am wearing my brace daily now, never used to wear it unless, vacuuming or yard work, but I am no longer able to stand without extreme pain. I so pray this shot works on Friday. Thanks for taking the time to read this and hopefully respond.

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Hello, Jan! How are you? I am very sorry that you're in so much pain.

What do you mean by pressure shot? What is he injecting?

That would better enable someone to answer your questions.

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I don't know what he is using. Should I call and ask what meds will be used

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