Need help please I received my NARSUM today and where it lost my back condition I statements everything wrong Disc disease ETC but says Patient saw pain management and was offered spinal injections but didn't like the idea of injections in the spine will this hurt me at all.
Refused spinal injections
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I declined surgery for cervical stenosis back in 2011 (I finally gave in and had it last month) mostly out of fear and continued with conservative treatments. I was rated 20% by the VA. I don’t know if declining surgery hurt me but you have to do what right for you. I never had injections (I don’t remember them being suggested) but I probably would not have done that either. Did it mention any alternative therapies offered?
"To Refuse Treatment
You have the right to refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law and to be informed of the consequences of your refusal."
If you refuse treatment the provider must inform you of the consequences. I suggest you get and keep a copy of the SOAP/encounter note of your refusal. I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY OR AN ATTORNEY SPOKESMAN.
You have the right to refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law and to be informed of the consequences of your refusal."
If you refuse treatment the provider must inform you of the consequences. I suggest you get and keep a copy of the SOAP/encounter note of your refusal. I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY OR AN ATTORNEY SPOKESMAN.
I don't understand why you are so afraid of spinal injections. I don't see any risk if a qualified, experienced specialist performs them.
We're not talking about complicated surgeries with many risks and unforeseen outcomes. The last year, the physician performed a celiac plexus blockade for my chronic pancreatic pain, and everything went better than I thought. I had only to buy the suitable syringe and needle from Medbasic, and that's all. Of course, it's up to you to decide what's best for you, but my only recommendation remains to do some research about these procedures and, after that, make a decision. Cheers!
Its not without risk, and very unsettling if you suffer from extreme back pain, and incapacitating flare ups. The looming threat of a flare up when that needle hits the site of injury can cause some anxiety.