It hurt! Does anyone ever get a topical or something when injected? I also got shoulder pain back. I have not gotten any x-rays or barium or anything to even see if this thing is placed properly. I have read that's what they do. My doctor says he is the doctor and done over 4,000 and can feel the port and if it wasn't in the correct place I'd be vomiting. His attitude stinks!

My doctor doesn't use a topical anesthetic when he does fills either. Yeah, it stings a little.. but, its over in a minute. Sometimes it stings more than other times.

Ask him for a topical if you want to.. he does work for you! :thumbup:

I havent had a fill yet, but have had to give myself injections forever and have had some minor skin surgery....sometimes the sting from the local is worse than just getting the poke done...:thumbup:

i had my first fill 9 days ago. A few days later i had shoulder pain. It's getting better. i am not sure why. It is the same pain as I got after surgery:bored: