Yesterday I saw my pain management physician for the second round of injections in my right SI joint. I am 10 years post laminectomy (L4,L5,S1 with rods and screws). It was quite a different experience than the first time. She used x-rays to guide the injection. Also, I had pain a little higher around one of the screws on the right side and she injected that area. I was prone for the procedure and while she was injecting the medication in the SI joint on the right side, I suddenly got the strangest sensation in my left leg. My whole leg felt like it was so very hot. My foot was so hot it felt like I was standing on hot coals. It was extremely intense. The doctor said she didn't do anything to the left side so she didn't didn't know what to do about. Actually she pretty much blew me off. After the procedure, when I was waiting my 15 minutes in the waiting room before leaving, I suddenly had very intense (very, very intense) pain in my right leg. I signaled for the nurse and she said it would get better in time. It finally eased enough for me to go home. So, since yesterday my right leg has been numb all the way to my foot. Actually, it is my last 2 "little toes" and my heel that are completely numb. I have a decrease in sensation along the outer aspect of my right leg. When I walk I have pain in my knee, ankle and hip. I have to use a cane, because my gait is really off due to the heel numbness and I'm afraid of falling. I spoke to the doctor today and she told me to give it 2 WEEKS! I have to work! This will impair my ability to do my job. I really feel like my doctor is not paying attention to what I'm saying. I'm going to call my PCP tomorrow, but I'd like to know what others think. Karen