Medial Branch Block

topic posted Fri, April 11, 2008 - 11:54 AM by  ♥ Zing ♥
Hi All!

I've been going thru some serious crap lately! My doc sent me to pain management for a medial branch block in my lumbar spine (you can read my blogs for details).

Yesterday was the second of 3 and I like to have died last night, but today is much better. They told me to do as much as possible today to see if it hurts or the bones "click" (rub off of each other).... haven't done it yet, but I'm gonna dance and see what happens!

I was really thinking that this may not be the right procedure for me, but maybe I'm wrong. Next week I get the big ZAP of electricity into the nerves of L3, 4, and 5 and it's supposed to give me up to 18 months relief. I sure hope they are right in this assumption.

My main problem right now is.... my low back feels pretty good.... except for being stabbed to the bone 12 times!.... but the weather really sucks right now and I'm feeling all the other aches and pains. Geeeeeeeez Louis! I can't seem to win for losing sometimes!! But all in all, I don't feel too bad today and I'm going to continue to think positive that all this pain I'm going thru to relieve my pain (how ironic is that?) will be worth it in the long run.

Hope everyone is having a good day and has a wonderful weekend!! =)
posted by:
♥ Zing ♥
Cleveland
  • Re: Medial Branch Block

    Fri, April 11, 2008 - 8:19 PM
    Glad you're staying positive Zing :0)
    I'm doin the same.. but no...
    nope.. no way... no needles in my back...
    oh hell no.... ::shudder::

    hugs,
    anni
    • Re: Medial Branch Block

      Fri, April 11, 2008 - 9:39 PM
      Yeah, I know what you mean Anni. I can't believe I'm letting them do this to me and yes, I ::shudder:: every time I think about it. But at this point, I'm really ready to try anything to stop the constant pain. It's really interfering with my... everything!

      To get outta pain will be worth it if this works the way they say it will. We will find out, I guess...

      Thanks for the hugs =)

      ~Z
      • Re: Medial Branch Block

        Sat, April 12, 2008 - 11:55 AM
        Yeah... I have to admit.. it I found out it worked... I'd be tempted to try it..
        hell... I'd stand on my head and spit nickles if I thought it would help...

        "It's really interfering with my ... everything!"
        My thoughts exactly... let me know how it works for you.

        ... speaking of which.. how's your hand doing?
        • Re: Medial Branch Block

          Sat, April 12, 2008 - 12:26 PM
          Today has taken a step backwards, but it's still not too bad. I had a good days yesterday and they said that would prolly be the only one with this diagnostic procedure. But today still isn't too bad. It's bearable, even with the damp weather.

          My hand is doing great! Everything back to normal. Thankx for asking, Anni. =) I've been crocheting some and it's nice to not have my hand ache and burn. =) Success at last! If I could just have a body transplant, I'd be fine! LOL

          I'll keep you posted on next weeks super poke...

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