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    Condition: Other
    8/16/2020 9:32:59 AM

    Reviewer: Roofer, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    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 .

    Condition: Other
    7/22/2014 9:00:27 PM

    Reviewer: Frustrated, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    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 ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    4/14/2014 12:19:54 PM

    Reviewer: SickOfDoctors, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    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 ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    2/28/2013 4:17:53 AM

    Reviewer: Chris, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    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 ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    11/30/2011 10:15:12 AM

    Reviewer: Kathy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    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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