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January 10, 2012 By SoberJulie 50 Comments

Nerve Pain Injections-Linky

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I am fortunate to live in Canada where we have good health care for the most part. This has enabled me to become a patient at a fantastic Pain Management Clinic. I go there bi-weekly to see a specialist who has taught me about my pain and is exploring methods to deal with it.

Please do not look any further if you have a queasy stomach…….needles are involved.

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Hopefully I’ve left enough lines, for those with weak stomachs.

There’s nothing pretty about this.

Hubby was with me this week so I managed to get photos of one of the methods we’re trying, the photos pretty much speak for themselves.

Nerve Pain Block Back

 The doctor injects a Nerve Pain Block into areas he identifies from my pain reports.

Nerve Pain Block2So many places…and it HURTS!

So far the results are good, it feels like I’m numb from the dentist but all over my head/neck….but not everywhere and it’s often like the pain just moves.

This one is the worst for pain, I struggle to sit still.

Nerve Pain Block

What extent will I go to in order to relieve the pain?

Not too sure yet, if you’d asked me 2 years ago if I’d ever line up for facial injections I’d have laughed in your face!

I have hope and really, these are very cool photos to have to brag!

Filed Under: Mind, My Life, Wordfull Wednesday

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  1. Pam says

    January 10, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    Do you pay out of pocket for these? I could really benefit from injections like this.

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    • SoberJulie says

      January 11, 2012 at 8:36 am

      There were referred by my DR, it’s OHIP covered. Long wait to get into the clinic though.

      Reply
  2. K A B L O O E Y says

    January 10, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    How are they working? I’ve gotten lumbar epidurals, but they didn’t help much. Best of luck with the nerve shots. I hope you wind up pain-free AND have these kick ass photos to boot.

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    • SoberJulie says

      January 11, 2012 at 8:36 am

      Not really to be honest, they numb the area for a few days which does help but I”m hoping if we get the perfect location/dosage a miracle will happen

      Reply
  3. tarasview says

    January 10, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    wow. That is intense hon. I hope it really helps! xox

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  4. Dagmar says

    January 11, 2012 at 12:56 am

    Oh my, ouch! But it it helps, I guess its very much worth it.

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  5. Trisha G. says

    January 11, 2012 at 1:15 am

    Oh wow, looks painful! Hope that are working for you! Thanks for linking up at Momma T and Baby E!
    Trisha

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  6. kewkew says

    January 11, 2012 at 5:18 am

    Whoa, I don’t think I could do that. You warned me, but I still looked. Silly me.
    I hope it works for you. That makes it worth it.

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    • SoberJulie says

      January 11, 2012 at 4:26 pm

      hahaha sorry…

      Reply
  7. Diana - Teacher Mom says

    January 11, 2012 at 7:09 am

    Oh, Julie! That looks so painful. Hope you’re feeling better.

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  8. Multi-Testing Mommy says

    January 11, 2012 at 8:04 am

    Oy! Honey, I’m not sure I could do that – but I guess if the pain is that great, it’s worth it right? When I was trying to conceive ds3, I tried acupuncture – VERY difficult for me! I don’t like needles.

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    • SoberJulie says

      January 11, 2012 at 8:37 am

      he actually does acupuncture at the same time…..

      Reply
  9. Christine @chancesmommy says

    January 11, 2012 at 8:57 am

    Wow. I had tons of questions, but seems everyone who commented asked what I wanted to know. I hope your pain is somewhat relieved. Hugs, sister!

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  10. Jennifer - Canadian Coupon Mom says

    January 11, 2012 at 9:39 am

    wow that looks painful I don’t know if I could do it. But if it works its amazing what we will try… I hope it helps :)

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  11. Jennifer says

    January 11, 2012 at 9:51 am

    oh how horrible!!!

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  12. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:01 am

    That just illustrates how miserable the pain must be. I’m so sorry!

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    • SoberJulie says

      January 11, 2012 at 4:26 pm

      That’s why I like the pics Liz, it’s hard to verbalize but these say it all

      Reply
  13. Katie says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:06 am

    I hope that gives you some relief!

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  14. Candace says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Ouch!! Many virtual hugs! I am blessed not to have chronic pain yet but I know those shots have to hurt, yeowch!

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  15. Alison says

    January 11, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Yweoch!! Hope it’s helping you out though!

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  16. Katrina Brady says

    January 11, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    I’m glad you’ve found something that works. I could not do this though. I can’t look at the t.v even when they are talking about getting flu shots!

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  17. Not So Average Mama says

    January 11, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    I would be in heaven if I could try any type of pain management. I wish I had insurance! I am glad you get some relief from it!

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    • SoberJulie says

      January 11, 2012 at 4:27 pm

      I’ll be praying you find a way

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  18. Stacey says

    January 11, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    I hope they work for you and great job sitting still, I think I would have to be tied down.

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  19. Jenn says

    January 11, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Wow. So how long before you have to have more injections? You are brave, but almost anything is better than chronic pain. {{{hugs}}}

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    • SoberJulie says

      January 11, 2012 at 4:27 pm

      just under 2 weeks now…

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  20. Dawn C says

    January 11, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    Ouch! I hate needles but had to look anyway. I am so sorry you have to go through this Julie! I hope these start to help alleviate some of the pain you are suffering. ((HUGS))

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  21. Christi says

    January 11, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Wow those needles look freaky but I’m glad it seems like a promising help to stop pain!

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  22. Nancy says

    January 11, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Omigosh. That looks very painful but, I’m glad they are helping you!

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  23. Amy says

    January 11, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    Ouch! But a little bit of pain to get rid of a lot of pain is definitely worth it. I hope it helps!!

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  24. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    January 11, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    Wow! I hope they help!

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  25. Kasandria Reasoner says

    January 11, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    SUPER OUCH!
    Kas

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  26. Carolyn g says

    January 11, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    Owwwww!

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  27. Little Miss Kate says

    January 11, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    I hope you are able to get help at the clinic – Pain is one of the most difficult things to treat as no 2 patients are the same

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  28. alissa apel says

    January 11, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    I’ve always wanted to try botox in the back of my neck for my allergies/sinus issues. I heard that it actually helps.

    I hope your pain gets better!

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  29. Cee@SmookieStyle says

    January 11, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    This definitely indicates how intense your pain is. From a Nurse’s perspective, I can see the benefits…but I don’t know if I could bring myself to do something like this. I like giving needles, not getting them (even though I’ve had loads pierced and tatted)…
    Cyber Hugs for the pain!!

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  30. Brandy says

    January 11, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    I don’t know if I could do it….. looks painful but if the pain is awful to begin with I would try anything to relieve it!

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  31. melissa says

    January 11, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    I really hope it helps!! Pain is so hard to deal with!

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  32. Jessica says

    January 12, 2012 at 12:01 am

    I hope these give you some relief

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  33. Jenna @ For The Love of Baby! says

    January 12, 2012 at 1:45 am

    I miss my trigger point injections and I sure hope I can get back in soon now that the boys are here!

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  34. Anne says

    January 12, 2012 at 9:08 am

    I hope it helps!

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  35. Positively Pampered Patty says

    January 12, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Aww Julie to think that you have to sit through pain to avoid more pain is just so sad. If it is giving you a better quality of life it is worth it, still I feel for you hon. Hugs.

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  36. Misadventurous Mommy says

    January 13, 2012 at 12:08 am

    That looks very painful and terrifying! My doctor actually suggested yesterday that I get this same thing for nerve pain in my by back and I was like…NO way!

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  37. TerriAnn says

    January 13, 2012 at 10:06 am

    While it’s not really a nice procedure, I’m glad you are able to get some relief from your chronic pain. So nice that you can take advantage of good health care there too!

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  38. Tracie says

    January 15, 2012 at 1:26 am

    Wow. That looks really painful…and you definitely deserve bragging rights for continuing to do it!

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  39. Beth says

    January 15, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    Ouch! I don’t know if I would be game for that but I hope they help you feel better!!

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  40. Amanda says

    January 16, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    Wow, that looks so painful, but I am so glad it seems to be helping! Good for you for posting those!

    Reply

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