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Old 06-17-2009, 10:29 PM
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I know a lot of people who requre sedation after they turn 40. Alcohol, valuim and other compounds make us better able to deal with the issues of aging. Oh... you want to be sedated for the injections... not for turning 40!

I think you'll get different answers from different doctors. Just bring it up.

For spine patients, I think that appearing hypersensitive to pain might change the way they treat you and approach your case. But... what can you do other than being honest and open with your doc and discussing this prior to your injections?

Good luck... let us know how it goes.

Mark
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