Round Two of Cervical Epidurals

[MichaelG]

Okay, I have to spell that out for Hornblower...(Ken)...they are sticking a long needle into my neck. Whew...glad to be past that description

Another day, another visit to the doctors office, or in this case...to the hospital. Today is round two of cervical epidurals, to try to deaden a nerve that is being pinched by the foraminal stenosis between C-6 and C-7 on the left side of my neck. The first time this was done, a couple months ago, it did not improve the situation. We are hoping for better results today.

This is one where they have to inject a dye into my system, watch it under an x-ray machine, and once the dye indicates the correct pathway that they want to inject into, then they shoot me up with a nerve killing agent (boric acid...arsenic...nide...something like that)

I am in and out of the hospital in about 3 hours.

Oh well...between all these doctors visits, and my bike being in the shop right now for lightning repairs, it gives those folks in the Southeast a chance to catch up to me in their riding mileage.

[Philbert40]

Maybe someone is just trying to tell you that YOU ARE A PAIN IN THE NECK!

Hope it works out ok.

[MichaelG]

Maybe someone is just trying to tell you that YOU ARE A PAIN IN THE NECK!

Hope it works out ok.

Thanks, Phil. And best of luck...or planning..with your upcoming ride.

[Hornblower]

Okay, I have to spell that out for Hornblower...(Ken)...they are sticking a long needle into my neck. Whew...glad to be past that description

I get it already You didn't mention the exact length of the needle...I'm assuming it's 1.314159" long. That about right? Seriously, I hope that all goes well and gives you some relief. Keep us posted!

[MichaelG]

I get it already You didn't mention the exact length of the needle...I'm assuming it's 1.314159" long. That about right?

Nope ! it is about 5.314159 inches long....really ! no joke.

[CoCoKola]

I know what this is like; I have had 6 of these. They helped the intense pain i had, but mostly temporary unfortunately. hope it works better for your condition

[1951vbs]

I was hoping the lightning bolt might have cauterized any recalcitrant nerves. I hope this procedure helps. Best wishes.

[MichaelG]

I was hoping the lightning bolt might have cauterized any recalcitrant nerves. I hope this procedure helps. Best wishes.

Thanks, Mike. Two hours after the procedure, and it already feels better than the first time. I am hopeful that this time it will work.

[Mustangjake]

Glad you're doing better miles !

[Steve 0080]

I broke my neck and back in 08..... I have had two surgeries on my neck, to make room for the nerves to exit to my right arm…… the shots never worked for me… get out the knife and get busy !!!!!