Ok, I'm sure that I'm not *that* boring.... But I'm happy that I won't be posting just about my back pain whining! :) I went in for ESI #2 this morning. They asked me how the first injection went. I think they were a little surprised when I responded "great". And when I responded that my pain varied from 0-2 post-injection they said that I needed to speak with the doctor as he might not want to do the injection today.
Dr. R came in & questioned me. Said that 0-2 was FABULOUS and if it were him he'd recommend not getting another ESI until I need one. Why mess with it if it's working - especially since there are always risks of steroid flare, etc. with an injection. He said he'd be more than happy to stick me if I wanted, but he didn't recommend it.
I got answers to my questions....
1. You can do the series of 3 ESIs every 6 months. So, right now if/when the pain comes back I can go back for another injection right away.
2. As for Amitriptyline or Celebrex. He wouldn't recommend either if I'm not having pain.
So I'm set. Go me!!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
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