Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

3,711 Members
47,652 Posts
2 Online
Muscles & Bones
/ Fibromyalgia Support Group

facet joint injections

deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm seeing a new pain specialist and he has scheduled me for facet joint injections. I would like to know if anyone has had this procedure and what I can expect. I have had the trigger point injections and don't want to go back down that path again. Could you give me some advice on this.

thanks
deleted_user
deleted_user
I dont even know what those are hon. My pm doc suggested trigger point injections and I said no. I dont want to have to do that all the time you know what I mean? Sorry I couldnt be more help!
deleted_user
deleted_user
ARE THEY IN YOUR SPINE, IF SO THEY WASTED THEIR TIME ON ME, IT NEVER HIT ME AT ALL, BUT EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT, SO GOOD LUCK....LOVE...HELEN
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've had trigger point injections and you where right to say no!! Extremely painful and I left in tears each time. Doesn't make a lot of since to find a muscle that is hurting and stick needles into it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am having this done outpatient at the hospital by my pain management dr. in November. He is doing my lower back and then 2 wks later my neck. It is where they put medicine in different areas of the spine and try to calm the nerves down so they are not hurting so much. I don't know the rest. Depending on what you have done.

The lower back you can't lift anything over 5 lbs for 7 days. You can't sit in one position over 30 minutes. Have to have someone drive you home and stay with you at least I do and some other things I can't remember.

The next is the same as far as having someone drive you home and not lifting over 5 lbs for 7 days.

Is it facetta blocks or something like that? Hope this helps some.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had these done in my neck. 6 different times. In the different areas. I have got to say that the pain doc i was seeing just wanted to continue doing these injections surgically, meaning i had them done as an out patient surgical patient, causing my insurance to pay more than if it was done in his office.
The last time i finally said ok no more, he had me on vicodin and darvocet for those 2 years. i feel he was only interested in milking my insurance and me instead of really trying to help me with my pain.
Not all pain docs r like mine though, i would reseach it and maybe write down questions u cant find online and call and ask before your procedure.
Posts You May Be Interested In
  • irishwriter

    come unwind in the bp lounge

    Posted by: irishwriter
    Last Reply: irishwriter
    7916
    theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
  • Rizen

    Walk a Day

    Posted by: Rizen
    Last Reply: mujicaptsd
    1889
    I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...