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Reviewer: Roofer, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Had injections for lower back pain, ddd , a bulge and muscle spasms , muscle spasms have greatly improved and still some pain , But can return to some activities if I don’t over do it .
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Reviewer: Frustrated, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I just received first 6 injections in shoulders. sides of neck and centre of neck for severe headaches and fibromylagia, yesterday. Today the injection points are throbbing and I can hardly turn my head from side to side. Also have pounding headache. Hoping this is only temporary since I am scheduled for 8 more injections in one week.....Have already tried Lidocaine/Ketamine infusions and had hor
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Reviewer: SickOfDoctors, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Marcaine injections for muscle spasms in my neck and shoulders and T2 have proved horrible thus far. The second time I had nine injections, which made me nauseous all week and still nauseous. I have a headache all the time. My blood pressure was 94/58, which is quite low for me. This procedure is not worth the side effects. In fact, all of the medical profession can go and give themselves cyani
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Reviewer: Chris, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had my first injection of Marcaine with steroids for Cranial Myalgia by my Neurologist yesterday. I had immediate relief that lasted 6 hours (so far) but also had an odd headache on the opposite side. Don't think this is an adverse reaction but rather a stress induced headache. I did too much after the injection since this is the first time I have had any relief on the left side of my head
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Reviewer: Kathy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Received a Sympathetic Nerve Block for CRS (complex regional syndrome). Burning from CRS is greatly reduced by the 3rd day following procedure. Highly recommend conscience sedation for procedure.
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