Question 1

i had a steroid injection in my back. could that cause constipation.  i also started on lexapro (escitalopram) 5 days ago.

Accepted Answer

Lexapro (escitalopram) can cause: Constipation. Let your prescribing physician know about i it for further directions. Best wishes.

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

who should get an epidural steroid injection?

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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 4

can i get a reverse epidural steroid injection?

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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 5

are epidural steroids okay to take for diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Yes, tell you doctor: He may reduce the dose of the steroid and will ask you to check with your internist and to monitor your glucose regularly for the next few days, because an expected side effect is a brief elevation in blood sugar.

Question 6

what are epidural steroid injection complications?

Accepted Answer

Epidural steroid : Infection, nerve injury, scar formation, failure to work, CSF leak etc etc, all of these are low however.  I send my patients to guys and gals i trust, but just like any intervention, even in the best hands things can happen.

Question 7

what are some benefits of an epidural steroid injection?

Accepted Answer

Improvement: Epidural steroids are typically used to treat pain in the neck or back.  The reason behind the treatment is to help reduce inflammation or swelling that is contributing to the symptoms of pain or numbness.  Although not everyone feels better after an epidural steroid injection, many patients experience significant lessening of their pain.  The injection may need to be repeated more than once.

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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