Question 1

i will be having my 3rd epidural shot
this week in a time span of 8weeks 
am i at risk by having the injections 
in such a short time  
724.2/722.52?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I believe many anesthesiologists would space these 3 injections at least 3 weeks apart. Further, doing them repeatedly assumes you have been receiving some benefit from each successive injection.

Question 2

what are the risks of having an epidural?

Accepted Answer

Low risk: Epidural placement is safe in most patients and considered a low risk procedure if done by qualified individuals. Risks include death, infection, bleeding, nerve damage, headache, and persistent low back pain. Epidurals are not indicated in patients with active infection, bleeding tendencies, or active bleeding with low blood pressure.

Question 3

need expert help here. what are the risks of epidural?

Accepted Answer

Many. Big vs. common: I will skip the common risks, because they usually discuss these with you before proceeding. The most serious risks are all &lt; 1 in 30, 000: if you have certain heart conditions your blood flow could stop. If you are taking blood thinners, you could become paralyzed from uncontrolled bleeding in the spine. If you are unlucky, you could get a major infection. Common risks are not as serious.

Question 4

accodental dural puncture with epidural what are risks & side effects?

Accepted Answer

Dural pucture: There is always a risk with a needle injection in the spine of dural puncture especially with a blind or unguided technique, and can happen at any spinal level.  Risks are increased in thin or cachetic people especially who are dehydrated, young pregnant women as well and inexperienced operators.  Mostly headach is the most common effect but irritation of the spine can occur in rare cases.

Question 5

what is an epidural?

Accepted Answer

Anatomic location: The epidural space is a potential space in the spine and head that lies between the dura and arachnoid mater.  

The term epidural is used to describe an injection or placement of a catheter (tube) into the epidural space.

Question 6

does a epidural hurt ?

Accepted Answer

Not very much!: The anesthesiologist will use local anesthesia to numb the area where the epidural needle will be inserted.  If you are having the epidural for surgery or pain management, you may also receive some sedation or IV pain medication at the same time to help you relax.  When an epidural is placed for labor or c-section, usually sedation is not given.  If needed, ask for more local anesthesia!

Question 7

is an epidural harmful?

Accepted Answer

No: There are potential complications as with any procedure, their effects are often temporary, and the steroids do have potential side effects (especially locally, including local bone loss), but they are usually well tolerated if done right.

Question 8

can men have an epidural?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Epidural steroid injections for problems in both cervical and lumbar spines can be employed to quell pain, and control discogenic issues.  No sexual restrictions.

Question 9

is epidural vs natural better?

Accepted Answer

Get an epidural: When I was on the obstetrical service in the 1970's and there was a popular movement for "natural childbirth" supposedly without any anesthetics, I did not see one out of about 150 women in labor who refused artificial help with the pain -- no matter how much they had boasted at the onset that they would need nothing.

Question 10

can epidural cause a parralise?

Accepted Answer

It should not: An epidural injection or catheter should not cause paralysis.

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