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From: Bill.Logan@f7.n300.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Logan)
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Subject: Re: Pain problem
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Date: 8 Jan 91 18:55:10 GMT
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[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference on Fidonet]

I receive trigger point injections on a regular basis. I must admit. It
does help. I have lower back problems as a result of an auto accident a
year and a half ago. THe first and second day after receiving these
injections are the worst. Very painful. I normally receive anywhere from 6 
to 25 injections. Depending on the back discomfort. If anyone is
interested in this form of treatment, most hospitals now have pain
clinics. An anestheaia MD also specializes in this field and performs the
injections. Also, the best relief I received was from a Nerve Block. The
s1 nerve was injected and I was pai free for approx 6 weeks. If anyone
else has questions related to this form of treatment, let me know. I also
believe they use lidocain and cortosone for the injections.

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