Sacroiliac joint injection

About 8 years ago I injured my back and on and off until I fell pregnant in 2012 I managed it with physio. 

At about 12 weeks into my pregnancy my back issue flared up again and turned into pelvic girdle pain which I had all the way through my pregnacy. Once I had J I still had my back issues and promptly went back to the physio. We were just getting there when I managed to fall down the stairs while holding J, fast forward a couple of months and again we were nearly getting there then I slipped over on the way to work. Since then the physio hasn't been able to help and I ended up getting referred to see a back consultant. I got diagnosed with sacroiliac joint dysfunction and it was decided that the next step was to give me an injection in my back.

Fast forward to 11th September and I went into the Circle Hospital to have a had a Sacroiliac joint injection or Lower s1 J block in my back to try and get rid of the pain I have in my lower back, left leg and foot.

The Circle is a private hospital that treats both private and NHS paitients. On arrive I was taken upto the day care unit where I was shown to my private pod, this compromised of a bed, a TV, 2 chairs and a bathroom. Promotly after arrive a nurse came and took some medical information and checked my blood pressure, I was them asked to remove all jewellery and change into a hopsital robe, slippers and a dressing gown then someone would be along to collect me. 

About 10 minutes later the anesthetist came and got me and walked me down to the theatre. For once I was quite calm which I was glad about.  I was then taken through to the theatre, here I was asked to lie face down on the bed, my consultant then went ahead and started the procedure by apply local anothisic to my back, he then started the injections with the guidance of an x-Ray.

All I can say is HOLY FREG! I've never been in so much pain in all my life, by this time I was sobbing/whaling my heart out. I was very thankful a nice nurse came and sat by me and held my hand. I remember him asking me if he'd hit the spot I just about managed to nod a yes. After what seemed like ages the procedure was over and I was wheeled back to my pod where my Dad was waiting for me, all I wanted was a hug! Have to say I was feeling very sorry for myself. 

No long after I return I was offered a drink and some food, at that point all I wanted was a cuppa but me hen he offered me a cookie too I couldn't turn it down.

Dad stayed with me for a little while then he went off to a meeting he had. Shortly after he left Hubby turned up. I stayed in hospital till about 1pm then I was discharged. At this point my back was still hurting and my leg felt mum kidda like your mouth does after you've had a filling.

I spent the rest of the afternoon resting up on the sofa.

Day 2 - luckily I had booked the day off work! After hubby and J left I actually took my self back to bed and ended up having an hours sleep. After that I went to fat club to get weighted and for a little walk around town. This actually knackered me out. My back was feeling a bit better I had a lot less pain down my leg and just a numbish bum. 

Day 3 - feeling better, have some pain mostly in my left bum - still trying to avoid lifting too much, lucky hubby was at home to look after J. Also had a spot of reflexology.

Has it worked? Um really not sure, would not rush to have it done again. Will wait for my follow up appointment but will probably try some physio too.