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Originally Posted by Mudder

I have chronic low back pain. Have had injections and like others have said they work for awhile. Some people have really great success with the injections. I have now pretty much decided that I will not have any more injections, I manage the pain with Tylenol, ice, heat, pain patches and most of all exercise. It sounds crazy to increase exercise but you need to keep moving or else the pain and inflamation will get the better of you. I have herniated discs among other back issues.

I have had one injection,but no relief by Dr Pinnameni .Have hard time getting any response from his office.Took 2 weeks to get first appt.,then injection 4 days later.I found very little relief.W

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Originally Posted by Joaniesmom

Dr. P = Sridhar Pinnamaneni, MD

I see him and have a lot of confidence in his ability. Please note that his wife is also a doctor, oncologist, so be careful when you make an appointment that you see the right person.

I have confidence in his ability also

[NotGolfer]

I've already posted...that being said I don't think this forum is good for medical advice especially when it comes to these kinds of issues. Everyone's experience is different so only a medical professional should be consulted. When I had my back problems I went to the chiropractor frequently, tried physical therapy but it made things worse, I also walked and did water-walking and exercised. After many years of trying everything "holistic" I 'had' to go to the neurosurgeon! He sent me to a pain specialist who did two shots about two months apart. Then things got worse where I found that the disc had ruptured. I couldn't walk by myself, go to the bathroom etc. so had a disc-sectomy which relieved the pain. I must say that for now it's so much better than before. Go to a doctor and get his opinion!!!

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Originally Posted by DGx2

Thanks to all that offered advice. Still not sure what to do. I called one of the pain management places and they said they could not get me in until January sometime. Looks like I picked a bad time to be in excruciating pain, since most Doc's are off untill Monday. Guess I could always do the urgent care thing and get some meds and lay around all weekend. Thanks again and Happy Thankgiving. I'll try to focus on the blessings I have and not the burdensome pain. DGX2

Have had inject one time.Did not help.Family Dr put me on Hydrocodone that does relieve the pain.,but constipates if not careful. However, have not been able to get back in to Dr office for more treatment.