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So I had my very 1st appt. at the pain management clinic. Things went well. They mailed me all the paperwork that I needed to fill out, so I could take my time and do it correctly. The appt. was great! I had a great Doctor, the nurses were great, everyone was super chilled out. I could not have found a problem if I had tried.  The info my PCP sent him was all outdated and half of it was wrong. So when we figured that out, he simply shut my folder grabbed a blank sheet and started writing away. Taking all the VITAL info that he needed. He totally trusted me and therefore I trusted him.  He then walked me through my sedation and procedure, making sure I completely understand everything.    The nurse anesthesia (sp) came into room and started the Iv, then led me to the procedure room. The Dr. did like an epidural about t2 and snaked the catheter into the space in my neck where disc is bulging onto a batch of nerves. 

All I remember about the procedure was getting onto table and hearing "double margharita". LOL Then I was getting up and being led to the most comfiest leather recliner ever.  They made my appt. for next visit while I waited there. I can not say enough good about this office.

Yes I had to sign a contract, but I don't mind. If you take your meds like your supposed to there should never be a problem. I am sure as a new pt. I will have plenty of questions- so therefore will make plenty off calls.  But everything seems to be straight forward.  Dr. does 'x'+ pt. does 'y'=good relationship!  Yeah....for me.

So glad the appointment went well. I hope the procedure gives you relief.

…and this is the reason I recommend sedation if it is available. Were glad to hear that things went well! You might want to put some ice on the entry and take it easy for 24hrs. Give it some time, and you should see results within a two week period if it takes. If not,…then you may want to try a second one.

Good luck!

SE

After all the horror stories, and just plain I don't care Dr. stories, I was relieved! Everything had gone great for me. I have some questions though, tried to Swiffer and then mop kitchen and dining room this am. I have been down all afternoon. It brought all the pain back.  Will it go away eventually or am I going to have to wait for next injection, which is Tuesday the 5th.  about how long is everyone averaging between injections? Before the pain returns?  Has anyone had success with their migraines and treating them with botox? This is my next question to PM.  Thanks everyone for listening, and I hope all goes well for you as it did for me!

Hey Mrs. Fibro -

First, glad your appointment went well. :) Finding a good doctor is very important....!

Re: your injections - I'm w/ Matt... I would really try to take it easy, at least for a couple of days, after getting the injections. I, too, would try to give the ice a try....

Re: Botox - I just had this for migraines, not too long ago. My mind is fuzzy tonight because I'm exhausted! But I went in there expecting a few shots.... and walked out of there - about 25+ shots later! It's a weird experience. Forehead is frozen.... neck muscles frozen.... etc.

As for if it helped - I've been tracking my migraines..... and I think it's reduced the frequency of them - I have one or two less each week. Also, the severity of the migraines has also decreased. Usually it takes using my BT medication a couple of times to knock out the headache.... now, it's usually one dose that will relieve it..... or sometimes even getting Excedrin on board early - helps manage the pain. So - while the migraines aren't gone - they are better....

All that being said - I've had some major vertigo (severe dizziness, nausea, etc) going on.... I'm going for a brain MRI here soon. But now I'm wondering if, somehow, it's tied to the botox. I try not randomly Google things, lol.... because you can pretty much find anything! But I did look up botox and vertigo -- and there does seem to be several that have experienced the same things that I am.

SO..... after that long-winded response.... lol.... YES, the botox helped w/ the migraines. However, it seemed like I may have traded one issue (migraines) for another (vertigo). IF the vertigo is for sure caused by the Botox - to me, it's not worth it as this is driving me crazy. But side effects differ from person to person...... but wanted to share my experience!

Good luck at your appointment next Tuesday.... let us know how it goes!

--Tina