injections didnt work

YORKYSUE

had my facet joint injections and ainjection into my sarcoid joint last week it didnt work i went back to work on monday on phased return in again today then 3 days next week i cried when i got home and im still crying now i cant cope i dont want to go back its too much my daughter says give up but im 47 and a single parent

dreamdaisy

Oh YORKYSUE, sometimes the injections don't work and no-one seems to know why. I have had a number of joint jabs and only one 'worked' for an appreciable length of time so I know how frustrating this can be. How old is your daughter? I only ask because she does appear to have some wisdom inasmuch as she doesn't want to see her mum struggling but, as an adult, you are aware of the difficulties you may face if you do stop work. I wish I could help in a more positive way but, alas, I fear I cannot. I am so sorry. DD

YORKYSUE

dreamdaisy, my daughter is 24 after another sleepless night i know i cant do it after the easter holidays im supposed to go back full time if this is how i feel after 2 days there is no way health and safety were due to come in to see if it was safe for me in class but they didnt turn up i went straight back into doing lunchtime duties and was scared the whole time (i work in a school with children who have behavior issues) in case they went for my back thanks for replying sue

stickywicket

I’m so sorry the injections didn’t work. I guess it’s just one of those things – sometimes they do and sometimes they don’t.

I can see this must be a very worrying time for you, not just healthwise but financially also and the work you do cannot be easy in your situation. I don’t know what the rules and regs are about such things but I do find it slightly farcical that H&S don't turn up to assess how safe things are for you - and presumably, therefore, for the children in your care. That cannot be right.

Maybe if you posted on the ‘Working Matters’ forum you’d get more help with that. I think also it might help if you were to phone our Helplines to talk to someone about the wider picture – someone who can understand both the financial and arthritic side of things.

I’m glad you have a kind, understanding daughter. I hope something can be worked out which will make life easier for you.

barbara12

Hi Sue
Just to say I had the same injections, and they didnt work for me, but the pain clinic said for some reason they dont always work the first time... :shock:
So they recommend me having more, but I must say they can knock me out for the next ones.
I have just had another hip injection, done under a local, the first one did nothing, but this one is just starting to make a difference.
So please dont give up hope.
I do wish you well, and I understand some of what you are going through
Take care xxx

elnafinn

I am so sorry to read that your injections do not appear to have worked, YorkySue. It can take 7 - 10 days but I believe you may have just passed that amount of time. The jabs are not only provided to give pain relief but also to enable you to perform exercises to strengthen the back and take the load away from the affected joints. Have you had physio to try to help you with your back problems? I can appreciate your worry that the children may knock into the back of you and you cannot have this thought at the back of your mind all the time when at work. Thinking that you must give up work is awful for you and you have my sincere sympathy. Life really sucks at times but you do have a wonderful daughter who loves you so much. I wish I could be more helpful, I really do.

Elna x

Pherstun

I'm sure that if they know it's not working that they will try you on something else.

Not sure which injection it is you've had but they tried me first on depo-medrone, which kind of worked but not for long. I'm now on adalimumab (Humira) which I do at home twice a month (sounds daunting but it's ok!) and other tablets. It will take a few more weeks yet for it to get into my system and to know if it's working for me.

If you're having problems at work then insist on seeing Occ Health or whatever organisation is assisting you, even get signed off if necessary. You come first.

Take care and keep us updated.
Debbie

barbara12

Hi Sue
Just calling in with some hugs (((((()))) xx

Folara

I'm having 6 injections into my back on Friday and I will be honest, I'm bricking it. Any of the other injections I've had in the past on the hips and knees have made no difference so I don't think these will work either.

I'm also supposed to be starting physio on Weds which could be interesting as my joints simply CAN'T move anymore as they are so knackered but there I go being negative again and I said I wouldn't be.

Let us know what work have said. I'm hoping they are being sympathetic.

Hugs.

Fols xx

YORKYSUE

Thanks for all your replies work still havent got health and safety to come in i have a meeting with my H R manager and personnel tomorrow to see how things are going not very well as it happens i was on duty at lunch time today and was pushed over by a 6ft teenager i landed on my back an hurt my shoulder made me cry i was in so much pain my manager didnt come to see if i was ok she came at the end of the day to make sure i was coming to the meeting tomorrow an that was it they really care about staff NOT sorry for the rant hope everyone is ok sue

stickywicket

YORKYSUE, I think you need a spot of pocket duty for tomorrow and I, for one, shall be there. Be brave and make sure they know exactly how it is for you. Good luck.

dreamdaisy

Oh no, oh Yorky, that is not on. Teenagers are well-known for being moody but factor in the difficulties that your client group is facing . . . . . . . You undoubtedly have a rewarding job but on the physical side perhaps it is too dangerous for you now. Is there another area (but in the same field) where you could work with safety? I am not surprised by your manager's attitude: saddened yes, but nothing else. I will be with you in spirit tomorrow, I promise. DD

YORKYSUE

Thanks for your support i think i may need it there is no other job for me my class are ok they wouldnt hurt me its just when your out and about round school i felt like a weeble but they didnt fall just wobbled i wobble and i fall great you can tell ive been on the morphine sue x

tjt6768

I'm really sorry that your injections didn't do anything for you hun.. It's quite frustrating, if, like me, you pin some hope on them helping.. Had the knees both done not too long ago, and zip, zilch.. Nowt...
My heart goes out to ya...

The very best of luck with everything, I really hope something can be sorted for you at work.

tjt6768

try not to worry too much, it's not that bad mi dear, and I truly hope they help.
There'll be pocket duties needed then? Someone give me a nudge friday morning so I don't forget

Folara wrote:

I'm having 6 injections into my back on Friday and I will be honest, I'm bricking it. Any of the other injections I've had in the past on the hips and knees have made no difference so I don't think these will work either.

I'm also supposed to be starting physio on Weds which could be interesting as my joints simply CAN'T move anymore as they are so knackered but there I go being negative again and I said I wouldn't be.

Let us know what work have said. I'm hoping they are being sympathetic.

Hugs.

Fols xx

YORKYSUE

Thanks Tony sorry yours didnt work either your right i really thought once i had them done that would be it oh well take care sue

frogmorton

Hi Sue

l remember those weebles!! l think my little brother had one!

Sue l will be thinking of you today and hoping that things go well for you. Maybe there IS a solution. Whatever happens it will be better than all the 'not knowing' and worrying. Fear of the future is the worst thing for me.

Lots of luck

Toni xx

YORKYSUE

Didnt go very well at my meeting kept me waiting 25 mins she doesnt think i can do the job im contracted to do (restrain pupils, moving and handling,hydro )i think that push yesterday worked in her favour part of me agrees but i love my job i love working with these kids and of course im scared of not working all ive done today is sleep im so tired didnt sleep last night thank you all for your support hope everyone is ok sue x