I've Joined the Ranks of the Cortisone-Injected!

[Izulde]

I went to see my acupuncturist this morning after screwing up my back cuz of that damn bell and pole I've mentioned elsewhere.

An hour and a half (of what was supposed to be an hour session later), I was fine when stable, but the instant I moved, a debilitating spasm would shoot through my lower back.

I still considered this a major improvement over before, when my back would suddenly lock up and spasm without warning even when stable, like it did a few times during the session.

"This is pretty severe, Tim. I think you need an injection." my acpuncturist finally said.

$110 bucks later (I have no insurance) I got a cortisone shot. It didn't hurt, surprisingly enough, and I still haven't felt any miracle effects, but the doctor who injected me said I might not see results until tomorrow.

So I've got a free pass from work tomorrow and the feeling of having joined the sports elite in this small way.

I just hope this cortisone works.

[terpkristin]

I hope it works, too. I've had a few cortisone injections in my life, though you have to be careful with them, too. IIRC, you shouldn't get mor than 2 per year or something like that, and be careful on who does it...I had an orthopod (!) give me a cortisone injection in my ankle. He did it "properly," but due in part to me having shallow nerves, the injection went into the nerve which caused excruciating pain and a lot of swelling. Never had one since, but now I'm really careful about who will do it...

/tk

[SirFozzie]

I've had two on my shoulder since the injury.

Trust me, right away, it feels alright.

But later today you will be a hurting puppy.

After my first one, I went back to work.

three hours later, I needed someone to drive me home.

[B & B]

Next thing you know... chewing codeine with your pancakes cause your fucking knees are shot.

[sabotai]

Originally Posted by Izulde

I went to see my acupuncturist

I think I found your problem.