This past Tuesday was my third appointment at TDI. My first two appointments went really well. I had the most thorough exam by Dr. Joshi that I've ever had in a pain management clinic during my first visit. Dr. Joshi and Kandis both showed great empathy towards me and the pain with which I am suffering. The 2nd appointment was with the nurse practitioner, Sheilah Futral. She was also great and so helpful.
My third appointment was to get 2 injections in my Sacroiliac joints under twilight anesthesia. Dr. Mitchell and his staff were all so personable, organized, and knowledgeable. They put me at ease before, during, and after the injections. The nurse easily found my vein on the first try for my IV even though this has been a problem at other facilities in the past. The nurses, staff, Dr. Mitchell, and the anesthesiologist were so friendly and explained everything so I'd know what to expect. They even joked around with me which helped to reduce my anxiety even more prior to the procedure. I didn't feel any pain during the procedure.
Afterwards, I felt a slight bruised feeling at the injection site, but that is to be expected.
Today, my back feels quite a bit better. What is weird is that I have some pain gone in places I didn't know I had pain! I thought I had little to no pain while I was sitting and when I was in bed, but I slept so much better last night, woke up and realized that my back and legs felt different.
I'm still having pain in my back and legs when I bend or twist, which I believe is disc pain. I am hopeful that my insurance will authorize several MRIs, so that we can see what's going on in quite a few other places on my body.
I've realized my body is like a huge puzzle. Every time I get one issue helped or remedied, it's like another piece of the puzzle has fallen into place. I'm grateful that Dr. Mitchell, Dr. Joshi and the staff at TDI have solved another piece of the puzzle and I have faith that, together, we will continue to fit more pieces together gradually!
Jennifer F. | Nov 17, 2022
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