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    CL, Kathy and Katie,

    It was some sort of steroid. I remember him saying kenaflex or something like that but when I googled it last night I could not find anything like that at all. I know the numbing agent was Lidocane. Starting to get a little sore so I just took another Norco. It is a different soreness than before so I'm thinking it is just the injection sites.

    I've been walking around every hour or so just so I won't lock up, and that seems to be helping.

    Thanks ladies, you are real 's in my book!!!!:D
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    Diagnosed with DDD in Nov, 2007. MRI, EMG
    C3/4 C4/5 C5/6 C6/7
    Surgery 06.04.08--C5/6 and C6/7 w/Prodisc
    C4/5 deterioration progressing quickly
    MRI on lumbar shows disc herniation at L5/S1, stenosis at L3/4, L4/5, spondylosis and DDD at L2 through S1 in July, 2009
    Nerve Root Injections on Aug 6th, 2009 - L5/S1
    Nerve Root Injections on L3/4, L4/5 and L5/S1 on 12.14.09
    Epidural on Jan 6th, 2010.
    Epidural and L5-S1 Nerve root block on Feb. 9th, 2010.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post
    CL, Kathy and Katie,
    Thanks ladies, you are real 's in my book!!!!:D

    We can be Charlie's Angels... let's all just pretend we are super hot, thin, agile and have no spine pain!
    30 years old-
    1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain has decreased from 9-10/10 to 0-3/10.
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    4 days post injection and the pain is still decreasing. I have my fingers crossed this works for a very long time.
    Dave

    Diagnosed with DDD in Nov, 2007. MRI, EMG
    C3/4 C4/5 C5/6 C6/7
    Surgery 06.04.08--C5/6 and C6/7 w/Prodisc
    C4/5 deterioration progressing quickly
    MRI on lumbar shows disc herniation at L5/S1, stenosis at L3/4, L4/5, spondylosis and DDD at L2 through S1 in July, 2009
    Nerve Root Injections on Aug 6th, 2009 - L5/S1
    Nerve Root Injections on L3/4, L4/5 and L5/S1 on 12.14.09
    Epidural on Jan 6th, 2010.
    Epidural and L5-S1 Nerve root block on Feb. 9th, 2010.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post

    4 days post injection and the pain is still decreasing. I have my fingers crossed this works for a very long time.
    That's great, I pray for your continued pain relief!
    30 years old-
    1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain has decreased from 9-10/10 to 0-3/10.
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    That's absolutely wonderful! I am so glad that it is working, Dave. :thumpup: Please keep us updated. How much has the pain decreased now?
    Compression of spinal cord, flaval ligament, etc. at C4/5 & 5/6
    Herniation and compression at L3/4 to L5/S1. Severe allergy to most metals.
    Three level surgery in Brazil with Dr. Luiz Pimenta on March 17/2010 using non-metal appliances. L5/S1-PEEK cage, ALIF; L4/5-PEEK cage, XLIF; C5/6-NuVasive NeoDisc. Three separate approaches, two minimally invasive. Currently minor residual back pain, distraction pain/burning in legs-two weeks post-op.
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    Katie,

    I'd say 40-50% reduction so far. I no longer have the searing hip pain I had prior to the injection. Should get much better over the next several days.
    Dave

    Diagnosed with DDD in Nov, 2007. MRI, EMG
    C3/4 C4/5 C5/6 C6/7
    Surgery 06.04.08--C5/6 and C6/7 w/Prodisc
    C4/5 deterioration progressing quickly
    MRI on lumbar shows disc herniation at L5/S1, stenosis at L3/4, L4/5, spondylosis and DDD at L2 through S1 in July, 2009
    Nerve Root Injections on Aug 6th, 2009 - L5/S1
    Nerve Root Injections on L3/4, L4/5 and L5/S1 on 12.14.09
    Epidural on Jan 6th, 2010.
    Epidural and L5-S1 Nerve root block on Feb. 9th, 2010.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post
    I'd say 40-50% reduction so far.
    That sounds really good. Were you told how long it should last for?
    Alison 44 year old female currently -
    2010 July - Listed for PLIF L4/L5 - L5/S1
    May - Discogram on L2/L3 & L3/L4. Both OK
    2009 May - Revision Fusion Op on L5/S1 with Charite ADR left in situ
    2008 Caudal epidural injection failed to work. Small prolapse L2/L3.
    2007 L5/S1 Facet deterioration
    2002 March - ADR Charite - L4/5, L5/S1
    2000 Disc prolapses L4/5, L5/S1
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    Dave, very good news. 50% is huge :thumpup:, and 85% would be even better. Just call me the greedy one! :D Keep us posted as it decreases as this is very promising for you. My best to you Dave.
    Bicycle Accident 6/01: 2 Compression Fractures @ T12-L1; Vertebroplasty; 4/06: Right Hip Labral Tear & Arthroscopic Repair; 4/07: Lumbar ProDiscs @ 3 Levels, L3-6 by Dr. Bertagnoli; 7/02/08: ALIF L6-S1; 7/30/08: Reopened to Remove Bone Cement, Leaked onto S1 Nerve Root; 8/08: Pulmonary Embolism, Double Pneumonia, Collapsed Left Lung, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion; ALIF Fusion Complete; 3/10/09: right SI Joint Fusion by Dr. Stark; 4/27/2010: 2nd hip arthroscopy to remove adhesions; did get considerable pain relief from psoas release for several months. Now doing lumbar facet blocks for diagnostic purposes. Hoping insurance will then approve lumbar facet rhizotomy.
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    Alison,

    Told it should last from 3-6 months.
    I'll keep updating as pain decreases.
    Thanks
    Dave

    Diagnosed with DDD in Nov, 2007. MRI, EMG
    C3/4 C4/5 C5/6 C6/7
    Surgery 06.04.08--C5/6 and C6/7 w/Prodisc
    C4/5 deterioration progressing quickly
    MRI on lumbar shows disc herniation at L5/S1, stenosis at L3/4, L4/5, spondylosis and DDD at L2 through S1 in July, 2009
    Nerve Root Injections on Aug 6th, 2009 - L5/S1
    Nerve Root Injections on L3/4, L4/5 and L5/S1 on 12.14.09
    Epidural on Jan 6th, 2010.
    Epidural and L5-S1 Nerve root block on Feb. 9th, 2010.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post
    Katie,

    I'd say 40-50% reduction so far. I no longer have the searing hip pain I had prior to the injection. Should get much better over the next several days.
    Yeah! Dave, this is great news.
    -Justin, Spine Patient Society™ Founder
    • 1994 Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
    • 1997 Snow Skiing Injury
    • Laminotomy L4/L5 (3.7.97, 17 years old)
    • 1999 & 2003 MVA (not at fault both times)
    • Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
    • 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6* *lumbosacral transitional vertebra (11.15.03, 23 years old)
    • Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli -- www.dr-bertagnoli.com
    • 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain (4.08)
    • Dynamic Stabilization System (5.14.09, 29 years old, Dr. Bertagnoli)
    • Update 12/09/09: Off all medications and pain-free again!

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