Question 1

do epidural injections relieve back pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Epidural injections can relieve back pain.  This is not true for all conditions or all people.  Only a qualified physician who specializes in this procedure can give you an opinion as to whether an epidural would be indicated.

Question 2

what to do if i have back pain after the epidural.?

Accepted Answer

Follow up with doc: Some discomfort for a couple of days is normal - if it lasts longer make your doc aware.

Question 3

what are some remedies to epidural related back pain?

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See a doctor: Epidurals are done by an anesthesiologist usually - did you ask them.

Question 4

what can i do to ease the back pain caused from an epidural?

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Heat, Meds: Mild back discomfort after an epidural block is not uncommon and is self-limited. Warm compresses, a heating pad, or mild analgesics....If not contraindicated...(ibuprofen, asa, etc.) may help. It's best, however, to speak with your provider and find out if there were any unusual problems during the procedure or further needed work-up.

Question 5

how can you deal with the back pain caused from an epidural?

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Refer to answer: There are three causes.Epidural bleeding, leak, and catheter break up. To find the actual cause refer to your physician.

Question 6

how do i know if epidural injections will help my back pain?

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Epidural: Generally no, or for a very limited time, with potential complications, in the neurology literature.

Question 7

what is the success rate for an epidural used to relieve back pain?

Accepted Answer

Good: Epidural steroid injections are best at relieving radiating leg symptoms from nerve root irritation in the spine but they are also fairly good at relieving mechanical low back pain when noninvasive measures have failed. When done by an experienced doctor there is very little risk from the injection.

Question 8

i had my baby 9 months ago and still have back pain. i've never had back pain until the epidural .. i don't understand?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy related: My guess would be that you have mechanical back pain from the strain of carrying a baby and the labor process. The normal curve a the lumbar spine is greatly exagerated the bigger you baby grows in you. Your center of gravity, gait, sleep position has all been different during this time. I am an osteopathic physician and treat many women pre and post delivery to rebalance their spine and pelvis.

Question 9

ive had back pain from i got an epidural when i had my child which is 11 months ago and pain can be that bad i cant bend over are anything ?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: More likely from delivery or pregnancy. Sometimes can't tell hurting back during delivery because pain masked by analgesia

Question 10

back pain at the injection site of my epidural?

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Not uncommon: It is not uncommon to have some residual pain at the site of an epidural injection. It typically goes away in a few days to a week. If it does not go away or is accompanied by fever, severe pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, bowel or bladder programs you should see your doctor immediately.

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How do i know if epidural injections will help my back pain?

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What is the success rate for an epidural used to relieve back pain?

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I had my baby 9 months ago and still have back pain. i've never had back pain until the epidural .. i don't understand?

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Ive had back pain from i got an epidural when i had my child which is 11 months ago and pain can be that bad i cant bend over are anything ?

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Back pain at the injection site of my epidural?

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