Guest guest Posted July 30, 2003 Report Share Posted July 30, 2003 Hi , I just had a steroid injection in my L4 Facet Joint (lower back) on July 15th and I was completely immobile for 4 days. I just saw the doctor today for a follow-up and he couldn't understand why it would cause more pain for that length of time. It is normal to have a higher amount of pain in the area the injection took place because it's a farely invasive procedure. (for him it was as he first injected my joint with dye and anesthetia - so it was really 3 injections into one spot). Did your doc use anesthetia? That can sometimes cause joint pain from what I've heard. The steroid acts as an anti-inflammetory that is localized to the specific area of pain - so to me it wouldn't make sense for it to cause pain in all your joints - but I am not a doctor - simply passing on the information that I received today. I don't know anything about allergic reactions though, maybe that's the problem? Hope I helped at least a little. Take care and I hope you feel better, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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