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Title: Facet joint injections
Post by: PhilRich on 19 June 2013, 19:17:18
I go in for facet joint injections at 08:15 in the morning, I hope the buggers do some good this time, as the next on the list is to burn out the pain receptors in my lumbar and cervical spine :(
Still, it will get me off washing up duties for a bit! ;D
Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: pauls on 19 June 2013, 19:34:22
That all sounds bloody painful to me
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Post by: omega3000 on 19 June 2013, 19:34:43
Good luck with that  :y Awaiting my 3rd MRI results  :(
Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: omega3000 on 19 June 2013, 20:01:51
Facet joint , these injections were mentioned i mite be getting too  :-\

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Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: Andy H on 19 June 2013, 20:33:26
Taking Sara for trigger point injections tomorrow morning at 8.30. Got an appointment in July to see a different consultant for facet joint injections.
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Post by: the alarming man on 19 June 2013, 20:33:44
me  too...carried out via ultra sound ???
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Post by: Vamps on 19 June 2013, 20:50:12
Good luck Phil, I hope it all goes well............. :y :y
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Post by: BazaJT on 19 June 2013, 20:53:59
Sounds damnably painful that.I hope it isn't,good luck with it.
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Post by: Jusme on 19 June 2013, 21:09:48
Best of luck Phil, lets hope it does the trick...  :y
Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: MR MISTER on 19 June 2013, 21:44:36
I go in for facet joint injections at 08:15 in the morning, I hope the buggers do some good this time, as the next on the list is to burn out the pain receptors in my lumbar and cervical spine :(
Still, it will get me off washing up duties for a bit! ;D
I really do feel for you, Phil, and the rest of you who are in pain. I guess I've been lucky....so far.
Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: pletis143 on 19 June 2013, 22:08:08
Look on the bright side phil it could be Flaccid joint injections lol.But seriously hope all goes well for you tomorrow my missus has the same sort of problems so know its not pleasant.
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Post by: symes on 19 June 2013, 22:25:35
good luck phil-hope all goes well mate :y
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Post by: Seth on 19 June 2013, 22:42:25
All the best for tomorrow Phil! ;)
Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: PhilRich on 20 June 2013, 12:23:56
Thanks to everyone who wished me well for today, but unfortunately when I arrived at the hospital it was to find that the procedure has been put on hold pending further investigation of my right hip joint and lower lumbar vertebrae as there were some contra-indications and practically no reflexes from my leg  :-\
I was pulled about a fair bit (more than I was expecting) and i'm embarrased to say I cried with the pain (I know, I need to man up & get a grip ;D)
Anyway, the upshot is, I need another MRI scan & it will be around 6 weeks before they try again.
The main thing i'm worried about is swmbo has already heavily hinted that physio in the form of washing up & vacuuming is back on the cards   ::)
In the great scheme of things, i've bugger all to drip about when you remember that there are others fighting far greater personal battles with their health :-[

Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: ozzycat on 20 June 2013, 12:29:02
good luck mate hope it works
Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: MR MISTER on 20 June 2013, 12:40:00
Thanks to everyone who wished me well for today, but unfortunately when I arrived at the hospital it was to find that the procedure has been put on hold pending further investigation of my right hip joint and lower lumbar vertebrae as there were some contra-indications and practically no reflexes from my leg  :-\
I was pulled about a fair bit (more than I was expecting) and i'm embarrased to say I cried with the pain (I know, I need to man up & get a grip ;D)
Anyway, the upshot is, I need another MRI scan & it will be around 6 weeks before they try again.
The main thing i'm worried about is swmbo has already heavily hinted that physio in the form of washing up & vacuuming is back on the cards   ::)
In the great scheme of things, i've bugger all to drip about when you remember that there are others fighting far greater personal battles with their health :-[
You're a drain on resources lad, man up and get back to work. :P
Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: PhilRich on 20 June 2013, 12:58:24
Thanks to everyone who wished me well for today, but unfortunately when I arrived at the hospital it was to find that the procedure has been put on hold pending further investigation of my right hip joint and lower lumbar vertebrae as there were some contra-indications and practically no reflexes from my leg  :-\
I was pulled about a fair bit (more than I was expecting) and i'm embarrased to say I cried with the pain (I know, I need to man up & get a grip ;D)
Anyway, the upshot is, I need another MRI scan & it will be around 6 weeks before they try again.
The main thing i'm worried about is swmbo has already heavily hinted that physio in the form of washing up & vacuuming is back on the cards   ::)
In the great scheme of things, i've bugger all to drip about when you remember that there are others fighting far greater personal battles with their health :-[
You're a drain on resources lad, man up and get back to work. :P
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Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: omega3000 on 20 June 2013, 14:32:18
Look on the bright side phil it could be Flaccid joint injections lol.But seriously hope all goes well for you tomorrow my missus has the same sort of problems so know its not pleasant.

Did any of the injections work  :-\ Just asking as ive read its no 100% cure but obviously it works for some ..

Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: Andy H on 20 June 2013, 20:16:20
Look on the bright side phil it could be Flaccid joint injections lol.But seriously hope all goes well for you tomorrow my missus has the same sort of problems so know its not pleasant.

Did any of the injections work  :-\ Just asking as ive read its no 100% cure but obviously it works for some ..
Sara's trigger point injections do help but there are times when they only move her pain level from excruciating to agonising :(

Todays consultant said he probably can't achieve any more so hoping that next months facet joint specialist can find a "magic button" to switch the pain off :-\

Will report back when she has had the procedure :y
Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: Vamps on 20 June 2013, 20:36:37
Thanks to everyone who wished me well for today, but unfortunately when I arrived at the hospital it was to find that the procedure has been put on hold pending further investigation of my right hip joint and lower lumbar vertebrae as there were some contra-indications and practically no reflexes from my leg  :-\
I was pulled about a fair bit (more than I was expecting) and i'm embarrased to say I cried with the pain (I know, I need to man up & get a grip ;D)
Anyway, the upshot is, I need another MRI scan & it will be around 6 weeks before they try again.
The main thing i'm worried about is swmbo has already heavily hinted that physio in the form of washing up & vacuuming is back on the cards   ::)
In the great scheme of things, i've bugger all to drip about when you remember that there are others fighting far greater personal battles with their health :-[

I quite agree with her, tell her I will pop in for a cup of tea, and a natter, while you clean the house; she might speak to me now I am not driving a Mig..... :D :D :y
Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: pletis143 on 20 June 2013, 21:10:45
Look on the bright side phil it could be Flaccid joint injections lol.But seriously hope all goes well for you tomorrow my missus has the same sort of problems so know its not pleasant.

Did any of the injections work  :-\ Just asking as ive read its no 100% cure but obviously it works for some ..

for my missis the answer is no , she has to see a specialist in 3 weeks and see where we go from there.
Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: PhilRich on 20 June 2013, 22:10:52
Thanks to everyone who wished me well for today, but unfortunately when I arrived at the hospital it was to find that the procedure has been put on hold pending further investigation of my right hip joint and lower lumbar vertebrae as there were some contra-indications and practically no reflexes from my leg  :-\
I was pulled about a fair bit (more than I was expecting) and i'm embarrased to say I cried with the pain (I know, I need to man up & get a grip ;D)
Anyway, the upshot is, I need another MRI scan & it will be around 6 weeks before they try again.
The main thing i'm worried about is swmbo has already heavily hinted that physio in the form of washing up & vacuuming is back on the cards   ::)
In the great scheme of things, i've bugger all to drip about when you remember that there are others fighting far greater personal battles with their health :-[

I quite agree with her, tell her I will pop in for a cup of tea, and a natter, while you clean the house; she might speak to me now I am not driving a Mig..... :D :D :y




She's like her mother Mike, the only men in Jeeps she's interested in are Yanks! ;D ;)
Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: Vamps on 20 June 2013, 22:21:02
Thanks to everyone who wished me well for today, but unfortunately when I arrived at the hospital it was to find that the procedure has been put on hold pending further investigation of my right hip joint and lower lumbar vertebrae as there were some contra-indications and practically no reflexes from my leg  :-\
I was pulled about a fair bit (more than I was expecting) and i'm embarrased to say I cried with the pain (I know, I need to man up & get a grip ;D)
Anyway, the upshot is, I need another MRI scan & it will be around 6 weeks before they try again.
The main thing i'm worried about is swmbo has already heavily hinted that physio in the form of washing up & vacuuming is back on the cards   ::)
In the great scheme of things, i've bugger all to drip about when you remember that there are others fighting far greater personal battles with their health :-[

I quite agree with her, tell her I will pop in for a cup of tea, and a natter, while you clean the house; she might speak to me now I am not driving a Mig..... :D :D :y




She's like her mother Mike, the only men in Jeeps she's interested in are Yanks! ;D ;)

Nice one.......... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: omega3000 on 21 June 2013, 12:56:33
Look on the bright side phil it could be Flaccid joint injections lol.But seriously hope all goes well for you tomorrow my missus has the same sort of problems so know its not pleasant.

Did any of the injections work  :-\ Just asking as ive read its no 100% cure but obviously it works for some ..

for my missis the answer is no , she has to see a specialist in 3 weeks and see where we go from there.

Sorry to hear that  :(
Title: Re: Facet joint injections
Post by: pletis143 on 21 June 2013, 15:59:20
Look on the bright side phil it could be Flaccid joint injections lol.But seriously hope all goes well for you tomorrow my missus has the same sort of problems so know its not pleasant.

Did any of the injections work  :-\ Just asking as ive read its no 100% cure but obviously it works for some ..

 We are in a lot better position than a lot of other more deserving people, so she just soldiers on. Thats life im afraid.

for my missis the answer is no , she has to see a specialist in 3 weeks and see where we go from there.

Sorry to hear that  :(