Think post-hole-digger. Think, post-hole-digger inserted into the back of the pelvic bone, near the SI joint. Think, a pump sucking marrow out of the leg, and the leg feeling like it will implode. And finally, they slam up and down on the bone trying to break a chunk off to put into a second vial, to send to a lab, along with the marrow. Now remember the needle of lidocaine they use at the dentist? That's all they used. Doesn't do a lot. And remember that bone can't be numbed, only the tissue that they go through to get the post hole digger (they actually call it a large hollow needle. Yeah, right.)
So thanks for asking, and for wishing me well -- more than you wanted to know?
But yes, the roadback doc is so great.
Take care,
Patty
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