Dec 05 2007
On the Mend..
Today I went for my consult about getting a cortisone shot to help with my back pain..
After discussing the pro’s and con’s, other options, and having the doctor answer some questions, he asked me if I was interested in the shot..
I told him that I was very interested, and then he offered to do it on the spot.. I wasn’t prepared for this, only because I was told, when I made the appointment, that he probably wouldn’t do it the same day as the consult.
Apparently, this wasn’t the case today.. the doctor told me that it was a slow day, and that there was no point in making me drive from Maple Ridge to Richmond in a few days to have it done..
So, I did it! My back still feels very sore, but it will take several days for me to feel any different..
Hopefully, I can return to work within a few weeks.. I think that there is a distant light at the end of the tunnel now!
Just keep in mind it only masks pain, doesn’t solve the underlying issues, so dont overdo it at work and totally blow out your back without ever realizing it… When the cortisone wears off you might regret it.
Happy belated birthday, as well!
Mark- the doctor has some of the right idea…while it is important not to over do it, the cortisone will rapidly reduce the swelling and advance the healing by decreasing the inflammation….take it easy- but the cortisone does wear off…and you will still need to correct the problem, and be sure to prevent further injury!
PS Happy Belated Birthday!!
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
I know that the shot is a temporary measure.. hopefully it buys me some time so that I can return to work, at least until I see the neurosurgeon.. and it looks like I’ll be going to see a spinal specialist as well at some point…