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Pain mgt doctor diagnosed & ordered injections to my si joints. I have gait, mechanical, leg length discrepancy issues. Will that defeat the relief from injections? Have hidradenitis, will that inflammation cause problems? Can injections be done at clinic without available images, only x Ray's during procedure? Will injections in my lower back help pain in my upper back/neck.

June 30, 2020
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Members shared mixed experiences with SI joint injections for spondylitis, with some finding no relief despite numerous attempts and others... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with SI joint injections for spondylitis, with some finding no relief despite numerous attempts and others reporting significant pain reduction lasting weeks or months after the procedure. Several members cautioned that repeated steroid injections can damage joints over time, mentioned the high out-of-pocket cost of stem cell therapy as an alternative (over $20,000), and suggested that leg length discrepancies might be contributing to pain and could be addressed with specialized footwear. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of navigating chronic pain with limited treatment options, the financial barriers to accessing promising therapies, and the importance of prayer, peace, and community support when medical interventions fall short.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Hi Susan,

I know they do not like alternative therapies which is really sad cause they do eventually work at times. And that was so sad that the someone told U that you would have been a different person but it is so much money and the FDA does not approve alternative too. I did not do it either cause I know I could not get Medicare approval. And like I say that is lots of money to take a loan out. Hopefully better days will come for all of us. Sending U hugs and prayers and thank u for your hug to me.

July 2, 2020
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I had steroid injections in both of my SI joints. It's very a very quick procedure with conscious sedation. You lie down on an X-ray table, you get numbed and the injections take about 2 minutes each. I also had inflammatory fluid removed. For me, they worked really well. My pain was gone the next day and I've only had some slight pain on my right side after and I had them at the beginning of June. I know they don't always work for every one but I had a lot of success with it.

July 26, 2020
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Hi Wendy8754,
Thank U for sending me a hug. I really appreciate it and you for caring enough to send it. Have a wonderful day and hopefully a great one. I am sending you a hug back

July 14, 2020
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Hi Susan,
You are so right and those that have it and and are good about it that is great. Have a good day filled with peace and happiness. Of cause no pain either. Money means nothing to me one is really blessed with good health. Of cause we do have to pay our bills. Hugs to U and your babies. God Bless all of U.

July 3, 2020
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

All fur children are great. Yes I agree. There are some wonderful people that have money. But they don't worship it. You have a blessed day Nu2u.Thank you for being on this team.

July 2, 2020

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