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I will ask to be put to sleep.

No way can I bend my knees to the position Red described.
Can't be done.

They will have to find another way to do the procedure.

I've had two shots previous, one in my knee and one in my hand.
They hurt like hell.

I can only imagine what the shot in the back will feel like

Thanks for the info.

Bummer Knees

Bummer...you are so right, I never even thought about your ability to bend your knees. They will have to put you out. That is better anyway. Good luck. My prayers will be with you tomorrow...Red

Red,
The lady who cuts my hair is also a detective with the police dept here in my home town. One of her fellow police officers hurt his back bending over into the trunk of his cruiser. He eventually went to Charleston, SC and had an Epidural Steroid Injection which paralyzed him from the waist down. The reason: The doctor who had given the "blind shot" many times before, had on this occassion, hit the wrong spot. To be on the safest side, this is just one of the reasons why I suggest the fluoro-guided procedure.

Bummer, if I were you, I'd call whoever is doing the ESI and ask if it's going to be performed under Fluoroscopy.

I have seen what you are saying Wink. That is rare, but it can happen. All it takes is one wrong move. I use to assist with this procedure in the Navy and I saw it happen once. The doctor knew immediately that it had happened. It was awlful. I believe that what you suggested is a good idea. I have never seen it done in the civilian sector of medicine, so I am not aware of the technigue. However, I I know terminology which yours does mean a scope...to somewhere.. I don't disagree, just didn't suggest something I know nothing about. Sounds like a good idea to me...thanks Red

This is an illustration of the cervical. Here when using the Fluoro Machine, the doctor can see exactly where he is placing the needle.

Also see link:
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uva...luoros.cfm

I will call the center right now, let you know what they say.

Okay, I called the center and they are closed.

When I get to the center tomorrow I will request the the procedured to be done under fluroscopy.

I have a question. When I had my first daughter it was by cesaerean, I had an epidural before surgery. I never had back problems before, but after the birth, I started having lower back problems. My L4-L5 disc would bulge, then go back over and over for years until it finally herniated and I had surgery four years ago. Then I didn't have problems til I hurt it again at work.
I have always wondered if when they did the epidural, they hit that disc. Is that a possibility? It just seemed like such a coincidence.
Sorry to jump in your thread Bummer. I hope everything goes well for you tomorrow!

Good question Ksgirl. I remember when my son was born and I had an epidural It was total numbness, didn't feel a thing.

I am going to do as Wink suggested and request fluoroscopy.

If they say no, I may cancell.

Wink, first I noticed in my other post that I said agree when it should have said disagree. I have corrected it.

Thanks you for the information on florroscope. This is similar to the cardiac cath so I am somewhat familiar with that... just in terms of being with my Dad when he had one done and talking to the nurse as it was happening. This is not a scope that goes in to the skin, but it is just an Xray that sees where the needle is going. That is a great tool for a spinal puncture of any kind. I just never saw it used. Goes to show what a old nurse I am. It has been about 15 years since I actually worked a floor and did hands on care. Sine then I have been in Administration. That was really informative. Bummer I am sure that you read it. It sounds really good. Good luck tomorrow. Love Red