Re: Intro/ epidural injection

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Hi Diane,

Thanks for the welcome. The epidural injection is similar to what

pregnant women receive b/c it's in the same area of the back, the

epidural space, but instead of pain medication we will be injected

with cortisone. It shouldn't numb your legs or even your back, I

don't think. Cortisone is a steroid and it reduces inflammation in

the area of pain. My doctor says it may take more than one injection

for relief though. He told me he has some patients that get the

injection every 1-3 months. I am going to have mine done in his

office, but I did have the choice between office and hospital. I

guess it depends on the doctor. I chose the office b/c it is cheaper,

but I won't be able to have any IV sedation. I hope I'm not making

the wrong decision. I suppose I would pay more for sedation if I knew

how painful it was supposed to be. I will probably have my injection

in the next 2-4 weeks, so I'll let you know.

Amy

> I am also seeing a rheumatologist/low back pain specialist at the

> Spine Program at a hospital in the city. He wasn't very helpful,

> but at least he's going to do something - I too am going to get an

> epidural with corticosteroids ...

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Hi, I was just reading this and thought I would let you know that I just had an

epidural injection. I had it done in the hospital but they don't give any IV

sedation. They put an IV in but only for hydration. I have had 9 other

injections done and none of them worked. I am hoping this one will but it takes

up to two weeks for the steroid to fully work. I hope and pray that this is the

one. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, I feel as though I am a pro at

them now. (10 total injections)

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the wrong decision. I suppose I would pay more for sedation if I knew

how painful it was supposed to be. I will probably have my injection

in the next 2-4 weeks, so I'll let you know.

Amy

In my experience it wasn't bad... felt like they were pushing real hard on my

back was all. They numbed the skin, which I think was the most painful part of

the block. My dr did start an IV incase of bad reactions, and did give me a

shot of toradol afterwards, but because I had a migraine too. Later that day,

and the next weren't so nice, but again not terrible. I felt like I'd been...

well kicked there.

Good luck

Teri