Question 1

can steroid epidural shots cause hair loss or is this a myth?

Accepted Answer

Basically myth: I wish people would stop making this stuff up. Telogen effluvium can follow any major illness and rarely steroi Rx but it's usually transient.

Question 2

i have heard of epidural steroid injections for back and neck pain, what is that?

Accepted Answer

Relieves pain.: Epidural injections can be used in all areas of the spine. The procedure involves the use of anesthetic and steroid medications injected into the epidural space (the lining of the nerves, spinal cord, and brain)) to relieve pain or diagnose a specific condition.

Question 3

can lumbar epidural steroid injections with steroid+anesthetic cause paralytic ileus of 5 days duration?

Accepted Answer

Ileus after ESI: No. But the use of pain medications (narcotics, ssri, neurontin/lyrica) or muscle relaxers can certainly cause these symptoms. Other cause would be significant inactivity which could contribute.

Question 4

when do you need epidural steroid injections?

Accepted Answer

Failed other options: Epidurals are often used to help relieve pain from an inflammed disc or pinched nerve.  These may be used to relieve back pain after a conservative trial of medication, physical therapy, and rest.

Question 5

do epidural steroid injections cause you to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

No: That is not a usual side efffect.

Question 6

when do people generally get epidural steroid injections?

Accepted Answer

Pain and labor: An epidural is a procedure to gain access to a space that surrounds the nerves and even spinal cord in the spine.  The space is then injected with different medications that can range from anesthetics to steroids.  For chronic pain management steroids are often used.  For labor and acute post op pain anesthetics are often used.

Question 7

how much pain is involved with getting epidural steroid injections?

Accepted Answer

No to minimal pain.: If done properly there should be no pain during and after procedure.

Question 8

what medical issues could arise after repeated epidural steroid injections?

Accepted Answer

See below: Epidurals are often used to help relieve pain from an inflammed disc or pinched nerve.  It's probably ideal to limit steroid injections to 3 per year as too much sterid can lead to osteoporosis or hormonal imbalances.  Steroids can also increase blood sugar levels if your a diabetic.

Question 9

is insomnia a side effect of epidural steroid injections?

Accepted Answer

As above : Side effect is rare and unlikely this will  happen.

Question 10

what is recommended if lumbar epidural steroid injections don't work?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to answer : Nobody can answer the question without knowing why the injection was done. Ask the doctor who performed the injection or look for a second opinion.

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