Trigger Point Injections for Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia
When one has fibromyalgia along with chronic myofascial pain syndrome, trigger point injections can
be used to treat the painful "knots" in the muscles. A medical specialist injects the trigger point
using lidocaine, procaine, or another local anesthetic, to relieve the pain. A doctor who knows what
they are doing will massage or stretch the area after the injection. Tell us your experience with
trigger point injections for fibromyalgia and chronic myofascial pain syndrome.
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Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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2.33
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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5.13
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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2.57
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Better Sleep
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3.75
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No Side Effects
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8.13
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Convenience
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3.63
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Cost/Benefit
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5.50
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Depression Relief
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3.17
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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3.67
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1.00
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Skin Problem Relief
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1.00
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Hyopoglycemia Relief
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1.00
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Based on 8 rating(s) & review(s).
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Works AMAZING for Muscle pain 09/08/08
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Totally recommend - if you can find someone who is familiar with fibro patients. I attend a once a month trigger point clinic, I have PT who helps my doctor locate problem areas, then the give me the injections, then I have ultrasound afterwords. Two days of heat, stretching and lots of water. Very helpful, has reduced the knots in my body tremendously.....
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2.5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Month
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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4
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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10
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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3
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Better Sleep
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6
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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3
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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2
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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6
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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1
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See Hal Blatman in Cincinnati Ohio 08/18/08
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
The only way to get rid of your trigger points for good is to find the right doctor. There are only 6 doctors in the United States that are trained properly to use the Simon's and Travel trigger point injection proticol.Dr Janet Travel was President Kennedy's personal physician.I do not understand why so many people on this site complain about 1 day of pain from the injections when they can be permanitly pain free.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Month
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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10
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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7
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No Side Effects
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8
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Convenience
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3
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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10
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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10
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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not for me 11/02/07
Reviewed by:
United States
my pain, is constantly on the move through different areas. when i had the trigger point done on areas that were hurting in the doctors office i was deeply saddened that as soon as i was going home new pain flared up in other areas.and then a few hours later i had worse pain where the injections were given.
this procedure is not for me..
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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Tried it 2 Times
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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1
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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1
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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1
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Cost/Benefit
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1
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Depression Relief
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1
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Trigger Point Injections; Miraculous 08/17/07
Reviewed by:
New York, USA
The only thing that removes a trigger point for me are trigger point injections; they are nothing short of miraculous. they are instantaneous; when the belly of the trigger point is found, the muscle "jumps" as the scar tissue is released. the injection site is a little sore that day, but by the next day, there is no pain, from the injection or more importantly, from the trigger point. my doctor uses a very very thin needle and lidocaine. the thin needle causes no pain going into the skin, but when a trigger point is found by the needle, there will be temporary trigger point pain, then complete and total release. i was a big chicken about getting them injected, i tried muscle relaxants, stretching, and excercise for a year before i took the plunge; i wished i hadn't waited so long, but am so relieved to have found a treatment; if my doctor would inject them all, rather than only when they are unbearable, i truely believe i'd be painfree. pressing on trigger points only makes them 1000x worse for me. stretching and hot baths and heating pads and ice packs do give temporary relief, but only the injections are a "cure" for me.
i also want to add, after reading others reviews where they said the injections didn't help: 1. the doctor and you have to find the belly of the knot....you know its been reached when it produces momentary "exquisite" pain and the muscle "jumps" like when your reflexes are checked; then the doctor injects the lidocaine. the best way to find the exact spot is for you to press around lightly til you find it by the pain response, then have the doctor lightly press until you both agree on the spot, then have the doctor circle it, then when the doctor goes in with the needle, let him or her know when they've reached it. go to a specialist (a physiatrist is a good specialist for this) who specializes in trigger point injections. 2. i needed to have 3-4 trigger points injected each month for about a year before i had significant relief, but each released trigger point released that muscle's spasming. you need to be very in tune with your body and be able to pull the pain apart. my physical therapist said it was like peeling an onion. so don't give up on the injections too quickly. i had debilitating trigger point pain / muscle spasms for about 3-4 years before i successfully started trigger point injections.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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10
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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n/a
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Didn'[t help me at all. 08/17/06
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I had two "trigger point" injections when I was first diagnosed 9 years ago with fibro. Neither of them did me any good.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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Tried it 2 Times
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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2
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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2
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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2
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Cost/Benefit
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1
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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1
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trigger point injections 11/08/05
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Each time the benifits last a litle less time than the time before. Soreness after injections sometimes outlast what little relief I get.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Month
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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3
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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3
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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3
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No Side Effects
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6
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Convenience
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3
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Cost/Benefit
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3
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Depression Relief
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2
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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3
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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can help me sometimes. 11/01/05
Reviewed by:
Patong, Phuket,, Thailand
If the DR would actually touch the places that I wanted shot it does help. But if the shot is not in the "right" place it does nothing. Most Dr's I have used have me point out the exact spot and then they give the injection in the area. If done in the right spot pain is the only side effect. I have had 100+ injections of procain/cortisone and feel if the DR would actually touch me and find the "spot" it probably would help more.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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Tried it Over 5 Times
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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2
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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3
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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8
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Convenience
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2
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Cost/Benefit
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6
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Depression Relief
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1
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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So Disappointed 08/11/05
Reviewed by:
Monterey Coast, California, USA
For me, the injections were painful (that's what I considered the side effect). I had hoped for some relief from a major flare up. Problem is the pain was all over my body and the injections didn't seem to help at all. If they did I didn't notice because my mind was focussed on the othe pain.
After this did not work, my Rheumatologist said she could no longer help me and has referred me to a pain specialist. I felt dumped.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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2
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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2
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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5
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Convenience
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5
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Cost/Benefit
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3
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Depression Relief
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3
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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1
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