Question 1

would diagnosed depressed person + epidural steroid injection = anxiety increased 10fold + always constricted pupils?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: Steroids are powerfully effective anti-inflammatory meds, the strongest. They also have lots of side effects. In psychiatry we see frequent reactions - mania, depression, delirium or psychosis. Anxiety would also be included. The pupillary meiosis is not familiar to me, but it may be from opiates, if you are also getting pain mgmt treatment.

Question 2

how long do side effects last from a depo medrol 80mg cervical epidural steroid injection? i have had severe anxiety for 5 weeks now since this inj!

Accepted Answer

That's very rare: Steroids can make individuals feel jittery, anxious, hyper, etc. but usually only for a few days after an injection. Time to see a primary care physician to further address these issues.

Question 3

i received an epidural steroid injection about 12 hrs ago @ c6/c7. can this cause extreme leg/g cramps every  1/2hr - hr since?? haven't had this b4!!

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: No, an uncomplicated injection should NOT do this, but if there was contact with spinal cord or injection chemicals went subarachnoid, this could be a serious issue.  Have this addressed NOW.

Question 4

will an epidural steroid injection for bulging disc cause weight gain and water retention.

Accepted Answer

Not usual: there should not be long term effects from the injections in my experience, but short term possible.

Question 5

will an epidural steroid injection for herniated disc (l4-l5) cause any weight gain or any other serious side effect? (20 year old college athlete)

Accepted Answer

Potentially: The systemic effects of the steroid in an epidural injection are usually much lower than when taken orally, but they can still happen including weight gain, elevating blood glucose, and immune suppression to name a few.

Question 6

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.

Question 7

how much x-ray exposure is there  in epidural steroid injection?

Accepted Answer

Very low: While they use a fluoroscope to guide injection the exposure of areas other than the target tissue exposure of other tissues are negligible.

Question 8

what happens if you eat or drink before an epidural steroid injection?

Accepted Answer

Epidural: You may have a problem with the anesthesia.  Be sure to tell your doctor if you have eaten.

Question 9

how should it take to see results from a  cervical epidural steroid injection if it's going to work?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Within 72 hours if you will have any significant response.

Question 10

does the steroid drip down the epidural space when i stand after receiving an epidural steroid injection?

Accepted Answer

A little: It difuses  in all direction with gravity favoring some directions but only a little .Not clinically significant if a lower level is the suspected pain generator it should be injected directly the ole it will drip down and treat the next level as , a theory is diagnostically confusing and clinically un useful in my opinion.There is minor systemic spread via a small intravascular absorption.

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Would diagnosed depressed person + epidural steroid injection = anxiety increased 10fold + always constricted pupils?

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How long do side effects last from a depo medrol 80mg cervical epidural steroid injection? i have had severe anxiety for 5 weeks now since this inj!

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I received an epidural steroid injection about 12 hrs ago @ c6/c7. can this cause extreme leg/g cramps every 1/2hr - hr since?? haven't had this b4!!

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Will an epidural steroid injection for bulging disc cause weight gain and water retention.

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Will an epidural steroid injection for herniated disc (l4-l5) cause any weight gain or any other serious side effect? (20 year old college athlete)

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How much steroid is used in an epidural steroid injection?

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How much x-ray exposure is there in epidural steroid injection?

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Does the steroid drip down the epidural space when i stand after receiving an epidural steroid injection?

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