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Originally Posted by patz
My concern is about side effects from multiple injections over the years.
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Ok. Not sure if you've had them and are concerned or if you're forecasting and concerned but either way it's a reasonable thing.
There are variables such as practitioner variability, numbers of injections, spacing, medications and dosages for starters. I would hope and imagine the person(s) performing your injections would have discussed that stuff if applicable. If they are not talking about it unsolicited, express your thoughts to them and get answers to your satisfaction as well as research the situation yourself. Second opinions are sometimes helpful. The internet can be hit and miss. The experiences of others varies widely for good and not so good reasons.
To offer opinions while not knowing all of the details of your situation (history, injury, scan information, treatment options offered...) would be presumptuous and may actually interfere with your treatment. One constant is that pain sucks and it can quickly turn to desperation which warps perceptions of a lot of things.
It really comes down to is do you trust the people taking care of you? Objectively and subjectively, why or why not?
If there are more specific questions, there are others here with strong medical backgrounds that may chime in too!
Good luck to you!