Injections

3 wks ago I got an injection in my knee.  It did npt help but actually made the pain worse.  2 wks ago I got a set of injections in my lower spine.  Helped somewhat but touched on other nerves the effected  nerves in other areas.  Yesterday, I got my 2nd set of injections in the lower back.  


I did not want the injections because it never worked in the past.  I wal in so much pain and had spent 3 weeks in bed.  I got to the point where I  said, "I don't care what they do to me if it is going to take away the pain and make me mobile.  So, with a negative outlook, I went with the injections.


I woke up this morning pain free.  I  couldn't hardly walk yesterday, but with rest and the injections something has helped aleaviate the pain.  For how long I don't know but I am willing to have them again if it doesn't work for long.  My only concern is that I have heard that you can only have 3 injections in the same area only 3 times in one area.  Do any of you folks know much about the 3x rule?  Is it true or not.



Much love to all.  Dawn


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MaryTurk
MaryTurk

I get botox for my cervical dystonia. I understand they are limited to give you the shots only every 3 months. You can stretch it out longer if they remain affective that long. But, nothing less. I get shots in the same basic area. Hhhhmmmm....maybe you need to research...or, simply ask your doctor. I have learned to be my own advocate. The doctors only know what you share with them. If you have questions...ask! My thinking is: "How will you know the answers if you don't ask??"