Question 1

is a steroid injection given for bunion pain?

Accepted Answer

Can be: It can be done and may help if the joint is significantly inflamed.  If anybody would do that procedure it would probably be a podiatrist.

Question 2

what is an epidural steroid injection like?

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Not bad: If you can relax and allow the person doing the procedure walk you through what he/she is doing, then it will be over before you know it.
Local anesthetic is injected into the skin with a small needle and then another needle is placed into the epidural space so that anti-inflammatory drug (steroid) is placed near the site causing the nerve root irritation.

Question 3

does keloid return after steroid injection?

Accepted Answer

?Steroid Injections?: All scars are permanent --- keloid is a scar that might be growing and/or hard and/or lumpy and/or itchy --- steroid injections may reduce the lumpiness, and itching and may stop the growth in most patients. But the basic scar will always stay even after the steroid injections.

Question 4

who should get an epidural steroid injection?

Accepted Answer

Primary for leg pain: They are used primary used when there is a pinched nerve in the back that is causing leg pain, ie sciatica.

Question 5

can i get a reverse epidural steroid injection?

Accepted Answer

Reverse??: I'm not sure what a reverse epidural is.  Epidural steroids are injected in the spine to lessen inflamation and thereby provide pain relief.  I have never heard one referred to as "reverse".

Question 6

what causes a huge bump at steroid injection site?

Accepted Answer

Steriod: This might be a reaction to the medication or the medication may be superficial under the skin. Check with your doctor.

Question 7

can i have a steroid injection in my back while nursing?

Accepted Answer

See below: There is no concern with your nursing.

Question 8

how is an epidural steroid injection typically performed?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: There are different ways to perform an epidural injection.  The most common way is with a loss of resistance technique, in which an epidural needle is slowly forwarded into the epidural space while a column of air is gently pushed via syringe. Once the air passes freely, the epidural space is felt to be verified. Fluoroscope imaging can be used for full verification.

Question 9

will my medications affect my epidural steroid injection?

Accepted Answer

Probably no: You do not list your meds but i would make sure the doctor knows all of your meds before the injection. I would doubt any problem unless you are on blood thinners.

Question 10

how much steroid is used in an epidural steroid injection?

Accepted Answer

Depends: An exact answer is not possible. There are many types of steroids, and the dosage will vary depending on the exact type of injection (there are different approaches to the nerves and the sac containing them). The part of the spine treated influences the choice of drug and amount too.

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