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Received Trigger Point Injections From Neck To Lower Back. Have Swelling. What To Do?
earlier today i recieved trigger point injections from my neck to my lowwer back... i still have pain but the pain in my neck has gotten worse.. my whole left side ofmy face neck shoulder is in so much pain i now have a headache that won t go away.. almost seems as if i had a stroke .. my tongue feels swollen.. i even took a vicodin a few howr ago still in pain, used lidocaine ointment as well.. NoTHinG still in PAIN... PLEASE HELP
Wed, 6 Mar 2013
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The doctor should've warned you that often the pain is worse after trigger-point injections for the first couple of hours. You need to keep as still as possible and an icepack to the area of most pain will be of benefit. Using some Tramal orally will help for the pain. If this problem persists it is possible that a nerve was injured with the injection and you need to get back to your doctor. I trust this information helps you.
The doctor should've warned you that often the pain is worse after trigger-point injections for the first couple of hours. You need to keep as still as possible and an icepack to the area of most pain will be of benefit. Using some Tramal orally will help for the pain. If this problem persists it is possible that a nerve was injured with the injection and you need to get back to your doctor. I trust this information helps you.
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