I have pretty severe stenosis and degenerative disc disease and have been dealing with back pain for years...the sciatica that started up a couple months ago was the last straw, constant pain down my right leg if i stood or walked for more than 3 minutes... Made an appt with Dr Dossett at Carrell Clinic and he set me up with a back injection...had it 2 days ago and no more sciatic pain. Don't know how long it'll last, but man it has worked way better than i imagined! I forgot what it was like to NOT have back pain so sure hope this lasts a while!

I’ve had the same injections. First were good for a couple of years until I stupidly lifted something awkwardly. Got another shot and fixed it right up again. It’s not a cure, just a help.

I took them (shots) for a few years until they stopped working. Stenosis, but I never had the sciatic nerve pain in my leg. My back doctor said he could do an orthoscopic procedure but I'm not ready for that. Like I said before, 1, 5mg Meloxicam (Mobic) in the morning and spot treat with Arthritis strength Tylenol when needed.

Ben, you are in great hands with The Carrel Clinic. Great doctors. I use the Texas Back Institute in Plano. Plano Orthopedic does my F'd up bones, etc.

I do the meloxicam as well and between that and this shot, i feel like a new man!haha Carrel clinic came highly recommended by several of my friends in the medical field so I trust them that it's the best place for me! (It'd be just fine with me if i never have to go back though!!haha)

Bulging lower disc. Worst thing I ever did was put off repair. Did the PT, injections even did acupuncture. Started loosing feeling in my foot. Doc said sure take your time. You will beg me to fix that disc when it shatters. The surgery was not difficult, relief was immediate and recovery was short. Never any problems after can do whatever I want. If you are still active, get the dang thing fixed and start living again.

If you’re gonna get surgery, get the best doctor possible. The wife’s brother went for spinal surgery in Little Rock. The doctor snipped (his words) the wrong thing. The BiL has NO bladder or rectal feeling, and both empty whenever and wherever. It’s awful.

I had my only round of shots about 6-7 years ago. They loosened up whatever they needed to, I've never had to go back. Meloxicam is great for arthritis and other pain, though. My cardiologist warns against extended use, though. YMMV.

The LAST thing you ever want to do is let them cut on you. As 603 said, find a GREAT surgeon, and make darn sure there's not another way first.

I had a cervical disc surgery where they fused c2-5 together. Somewhat Limited head range of motion. Dr said if I didn’t get it there was a good chance I’d be paralyzed at some time in the future. Recovery took a while but overall I’m glad I did it. I do forget about it and carry corn bags on my head occasionally!

The shots are ok, they are extremely harmful to cartilage

After a decade of yearly shots, I went stem cells and haven’t looked back. Much better option but it’s expensive

Arthritis in my back, legs and thumbs has me on 2 extra strength Tylenols 3 times per day. It sorta works but I still have to be careful.