In article >,
"Dave Bugg" > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > I don't want to start a thread here about this.
> > If anyone has had this done, please e-mail me.
> > This e-mail works...
> >
> > Considering this procedure for Thursday 12-03-09...
>
> I'm dealing with the need for this because post-surgical results have not
> been as expected with regard to back pain. I'm looking at cortisone
> injections, what medication are you looking at?

I was reluctant to start yet another off topic thread this close to the
holiday message flood, but there is a lot of collective wisdom on this
list and I value experienced input. ;-) Many thanks to those that
responded via private mail.

Dave, Dr. Thai talked about epidural cortisol injections as well. Seems
to be the gold standard. Chiropractic is controlling my lumbar pain
nicely. This issue is with my neck causing upper back cramping and
severe arm pain and weakness. I have had an MRI that reveals bulging
disks at C5, C6 and C7. C7 being the largest of the three and that's
what is causing the most pain.

He prescribed a Medrol pack for me yesterday to help with the pain while
I wait and it's helping already. He also offered Hydrocodone, but I
turned that down. I don't want to take Opiates.

Another cool item that helps a LOT, especially with lower back spasms is
one of these:

<http://www.medicalproductsonline.org/meprondi75mu.html> I use it as
needed and use the settings recommended by my Chiropractor.
Electrotherapy is very helpful...
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