how many injections for low back pain management is too many in one year?Anyone had good experiences with them

Question

i"ve already had a discectomy, and 5 shots pre surgery, plus one (so far) post surgery. The DR. wants to try more, but they don't seem to help.

I have my own TENS unit that helps w/ muscle spasms.
I've had nerve blocks and assorted steroid injections.
chiropractor
accupunture
cupping
swimming and other P.T.
pilates
HAVE been taking the baby asprin for years
surgery
ive done everything except a witch doctor with a rattle and a bone thru his nose

i should also add that this is a workmans comp case and the dr. doing the injections is the pain management dr.

Answer 1

I had 4 in one year but stopped as they really didnt help a great deal; The thing that really helped was a period of specialised back rehabilitation;

Answer 2

I wouldn't go for anymore shots. The discectomy should have helped, but oftentimes surgery isn't the answer and may cause more issues. From my experience, it seems to me that once you begin having back problems it never truely is fixed, it will always be an issue. I would lean more towards pain management and away from the shots which can be dangerous by themselves. Physical therapy helps, spas and hot springs helps, ibuprofen is good for inflammation but bad for long term use(years). As you can see, I said "helps" alot. Do you see the cycle? Swimming is great for pain management, the key is to use a body board so that your abdominal muscles and back muscles aren't strained trying to hold you up. Walking..........walk as much as possible. Keep moving, the less you're up and moving the more it will hurt for long periods.

Answer 3

Injections of what?

If it's cortisone, then even 3 injections in the same area in your lifetime will cause major bone and soft tissue damage.

You need to be referred to a pain clinic. Just ask for that referral.

Answer 4

Sorry to hear of your on-going back pain problems. Have you discussed with your GP or pain specialist the possibility of TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) therapy? It might be worth considering, provided that your GP is in agreement, of course.

Best wishes, J

Answer 5

This would depend totally what kinds of injections your talking about. Cortisone? Nerve blocks?

Answer 6

The one that needs to know it isn't helping is your doctor. You own your body not the doctor. It may not be helping because maybe you need something stronger. Honestly, if I was you, I would ask your pharmacist for her/his opinion. Pharmacist are way more up to date with the latest of the latest medicine. I rely heavily on my pharmacist and she has yet to let me down.

Answer 7

One...baby asprin...per day.

That is the cure for back pain. No matter your age, size or religous affilation.

One...baby asprin.. EACH day...will cure your back pain.