Has anyone had a steroid injection in your back for pain?
409955
I have had 7 ESI (epidural steroid injection) in my back.  It really doesn't hurt at all.  They don't give you a shot in the disc, they shoot the steroid in the muscle in the area where you are having pain.  You will feel some soreness for about 2 days but then most people get relief from the original pain.  \n\nA shot into a disc is called a Discogram.  This procedure is done in preparation for back surgery and it is extremely painful.\n\nI hope I cleared things up for you.  I have been through all of this and am now getting ready to have back surgery but please keep in mind my case is unusual.  Most people get relief from the steroid injection.  Please feel free to message me if you need more information.\n\nGood luck and God Bless!  :)
348420
the ESIs outcomes are varied.   my boyfriend had a series of 3 and nothing much happened for him, he said his shoulder felt numb for a while but he was still in a lot of pain.  on the other hand i've had people tell me that after their first injection they felt like a new person and couldn't believe how good it worked.  it really depends on what's causing your pain.  my boyfriend did have better results when the ESI was done with  fluoroscopy.  the next step he's doing is neural block which is when they acutally burn the nerves.  we'll see how that goes.  good luck!
1015284
If you are honest about use of the drug for pain related use, there is a high probability that it will merely be included to be discluded from the results.  However, methadone is a highly addictive controlled substance and may not be as casually treated as an antibiotic may be.  As for your reason for worrying about the prescription, the pharmacist should have it.  They may ask for the name of the pharmacy that fills the prescription.  Another thing to consider is that it is a criminal offense on the federal level to take prescription drugs prescribed for someone else.  There may be have mitigating circumstances such as a 'fear of doctors' or 'inability to pay for doctor's services' that caused your lack of substantiating documents to attest to your need for having Methadone in your system.  Pain in and of itself is a powerful motivator to do something that would ordinarily not be done (from an ethical standpoint).  If it is intense enough to require pain medication that is as strong as methadone, you could be doing additional damage to the muscles and underlying tissues to continue to stress your back.  Pain is a signal to something being 'wrong'.  Listen to it.  It is trying to 'tell you something'.  Back pain can be very serious and should be examined for potential paralytic problems.  You could really hurt yourself more by taking the drug and continuing to work than it you try to endure the pain and stop when you are unable to stand the pressure.  See if you can find a physician to diagnose and prescribe a therapy treatment or obtain a prescription prior to the test date.  Even if the prescription is not the same, it is much better to say that I obtained some and took them until I could go to see the doctor...than to say, I am avoiding doctors and taking someone else's relief remedy.  The person for whom it is prescribed probably actually needs it, too.\n\nFurther, from a legal perspective, employers often have employees sign a legal waiver that enables them to access certain types of medical information.  Your physician may also ask for you to sign a medical information waiver form to feel protected from a breech of patient-doctor confidentiality trust.  It is better for me not to be concerned about it because any unauthorized use or circulation of it could be a matter of legal consequence.  If in doubt of the confidentiality of your physician related documents, seek an attorney's advice prior to testing.  It could prevent your arrest for illegal drug use.  There confidentiality goes 'beyond the grave'.  They cannot talk about you to anyone unless you are intending to commit a haenous offense against mankind (killing) AND they took you at your word.  \n\nSee a doctor, soon.  Hope you get to feeling better.  I used to take Doan's pills as if they were after lunch mints due to the amount of strain in one of my positions held before I had acquired skills and proficiencies through training programs to enable me to do less strenuous 'work'.
731703
I have had lower back pain that just suddenly knocks me off my feet and hurts for days, but never a throbbing pain. After being checked out a few times, doctors have concluded that I am under stress,  or I pinched a nerve, or I was lifting something wrong, but they can't point to anything physically wrong. It has cost me a lot of money to hear the words, "I don't know..." I usually just take some Dones back pills, and as soon as I can hot showers and the pain goes away in 3 or 4 days.\n\nThe last time my back went out, I was tighing my shoelace. The weight of the shoelace must have caused me to stress out and I pinched a nerve.
1169019
Firstly, how long have you had this pain? Secondly, what were you doing that caused this?  I find that besides cold/heat treatment, I use motrin.  It really helps me.  I also try to carefully, emphasize carefully, do back stretcht.  Lean forward slowly and to the side.  Lastly, try not to make major movement and then rest in combination with cold treatment and motrin.  Do no take more motrin than the recommended dosage/day.  \n\nGood luck.  If nothing works for a "long" time see an MD or a chiropractor.
924639
Both previous answers are good.  Correct stretches and Naprosen (Aleve or generic) worked best for me.  Although I had to take 3 or 4 of the 200 mg. tablets to get relief.  I'm not a doctor, so I can't recommend this.  It is a dosage that should be prescribed by a doctor.  I also found a small tubular shaped pillow that I placed behind my lower back when sitting (especially driving).  This provided some support and a little pressure to relieve the pain.   I had 2 epidural injections that worked for about 3 months each.  Then the pain returned.  I was fortunate to have insurance that allowed me to have micro-disc surgery.   No problem since then - but once you have had sciatica, you are always vulnerable to re-injure.  Best of luck.  God Bless.
698909
MAN I FEEL FOR YOU I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH R.S,D FOR YEARS NOW . WHICH IS A NERVE DISE. I,M GOING IN DEC.1 TO HAVE ASPINAL CORD STIMULATOR PUT IN TO SEE IF IT WILL CUT DOWN THE SOME SO I CAN GET OFF THE PAIN  MEDS OR CUT DOWN ON HOW MUCH I,M TAKING A DAY.IT SUCKS BUT WHAT CAN YA DO .E MAIL ME AT ICDDPPL1995 @YAHOO.COM.GOOD JUCK
1045826
The key points about most back pain and sciatica are: \n\nDo not worry - it will usually get better on its own, within a few days, or possibly a few weeks. \nStay active, and if at all possible, stay at work. \nThe pain may force you to rest, but this is a result of the pain, and not a good treatment for back pain and sciatica. If you have to take to your bed, limit it, if possible, to a week or two at the most. \nUse simple pain killers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen if necessary. \nAvoid activities likely to put unnecessary strain on your back. \nSee your doctor if you think you are in one of the red flag categories, or are worried about how you are doing. \nIf it seems to be lasting more than a few days, consider seeing a physiotherapist, chiropractor or osteopath. You may wish to consult your doctor prior to this. \nIf you do have to be off work, keep this to a minimum, and do not expect to be pain free before you go back. \nIf the pain is severe and very disabling, and you cannot control it with simple pain killers and/or anti-inflammatory medication, your doctor may suggest you have an epidural injection, which is an injection into the spine, which soothes the nerves that are causing the pain. \nIn a minority of cases, the sciatica does not settle, or complications arise. This may lead your doctor to recommend surgery, which will involve trimming back bone or disc material which is pressing on the nerve or nerves. This is not undertaken lightly, and will be guided by the results of a CT or MRI scan. \n\n\nMore at: http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/sciatica.html
126435
I don't know the full scope of your back condition.  But I would recommend a non-medication approach.  Try Chiropractic or Acupuncture.  Both are great a relieving even long-standing back pain (depending on what is wrong with you, of course).\n\nSorry, I know this doesn't really answer your specific question, but I hope it offers some healtier alternatives.  Good luck!
922392
I have/had it and it killed mine for the longest time.  If you are in pain, you really don't care about anything except pain relief.  It almost destroyed all my friendships and relationships.  The only time I felt like having sex was when the doctor game me percocets.  Fibro was terrible.  My whole body felt like one big bruise for three years.  I had worked in a steel foundry and was used to pain and this was  intolerable.  I was on morphine for six months.\n\nI find/found relief by keeping the temperature in the house very constant at 70 degrees.  I never take hot baths or hot saunas or expose myself to the cold weather too much.  The cold cause pain, but the heat does the real damage to the deep layers of the skin.  (the fascia) .  The facia(deep bruising pain) in my case was caused by overexposure at work.  Deep fascia pain feels exactly like muslce pain and in my case the skin looked almost normal.\n\nhttp://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/201/300/cdn_medical_association/cmaj/vol-162/issue-1/0077.htm
1130069
i had one done on my upper back it wasn't to bad it did hurt but not as much has i thought it would ...it didn't help me much but then it will be diff for other ppl ... i hope it helps your pain i know how it feels
107101
Have you seen a doctor or had x-rays yet?\nAs opposed to just staying home hurting and doing nothing...\n\nI had back surgery 3 years ago and did not get well even after they straightened my spine and moved the crushed nerve...\nThe problem was the damage was already done, so no amount of surgery would fix it...\nI am now disabled for life and I still don't know what caused it...\nPeople ask me if I was in a car accident or took a bad fall and I say no...\nMy doctor says it was because of calcium deposits on my bones and the bone spur growth caught and crushed the nerve...\nSo I would recommend seeing several doctors and getting several x-rays before surgery...\nAlso see a Pain Management Doctor, he will prescribe the right meds for your pain and you could avoid surgery...
1104072
Sounds like it. Look into steroid injections.A lower back is a TFESI...trans foraminal epidural steroid injection. My wife just had one yesterday as a matter of fact. They work really well for us.
248738
Cortisone shots, Prednisone, etc.
188768
I had it inserted in the bottom of my heel for heel spurs.  While it was not the most comfortable thing I have ever experienced, neither was it anything close to the worst.  Walking was difficult for two days afterwards.  However, the discomfort was well worth it.  Before the injection I was in almost constant pain from the spurs, excruciating first thing in the morning especially.  Today I am still totally pain free - 5 years later!!  It is a definite example of very short term pain for very long term gain!  Be brave, girl!  It will be over before you know it, and the benefits should be well worth it.
828774
hi,\n\nTaking pain killers to relief from your back is not your right decision. Pain killers have great side effects. Avoid taking pain killers if the pain is not severe. Home remedies are safe and secure for your future health too. Some effective home remedies for back pain are:\n\n* Raw potato is an ancient home remedy for backache, Application of raw potato in the form of a poultice has been found very effective in this condition. \n* Massage with eucalyptus oil is also very effective remedy, mustard oil can also be used. \n* Take half a gram of dalchini powder with one-teaspoon honey at least twice a day for best results. \n* Oil prepared from garlic and rubbed on the back will give immediate relief. \n\nGood Day !!\nMaria
880194
Sweetie, Prednasone is not a pain killer at all - it's a steroid drug used mostly for allergies, asthma and skin conditions.  Do not take anymore of this drug.  I don't know where or who you got it from, but it is not going to help a back injury.  In fact, steroids can jack you up in many ways.  It can make your blood sugar go totally out of whack even if you're not a diabetic, it can make you very volatile and hateful, not to mention, it will make you gain weight faster than 1000 burgers from McDonald's.  Have you ever heard of "roid-rage" - well it is caused by using steroid medications and it is true - people get violent and mean on this drug.  Unfortunately, it is widely used for the above mentioned reasons, only when there is no other solution, but to try to use it for pain is way off base and you are going to end up hurting yourself more than you already are.  I think you need to head to the doctor and let him give you a pain medication that also has an anti-inflammatory in it - quit letting your friends or whoever it is giving you these drugs pretend to be doctors.  Your headed down a dangerous path.