Question 1

how often can i get epidural steroid injections? i have spinal stenosis and epidurals were working to control my pain for about six months per injection. my last one only really worked for about four months, but i was able to tolerate the pain until the s

Accepted Answer

When : When medications, treatments and interventions aren't working as well as they have been previously, that could mean several things. Most commonly in the case of spinal stenosis, your condition has progressed to the point where epidural steroids aren't going to work.

Stenosis is a decrease in space available for the nerves to pass due to facet arthritis, disc bulging/herniation or congenital reasons. Because of this, injecting fluid under pressure may cause the space to be further compromised.

If a treatment that was working no longer works, it means that you likely need to be re-assessed with new x-rays and possibly an mri. If you are a surgical candidate, don't panic. Decompression in a situation where spinal stenosis is causing symptoms such as neurogenic claudication is very rewarding. Patients note significant improvement in their symptoms almost immediately after surgery.

But surgery should only be considered as a last resort, when all conservative measures are no longer effective. In order to make an informed decision, make sure that you educate yourself with resources necessary to make an informed decision in the treatment of your spinal stenosis.

Question 2

i just had a epidural spinal injection a month ago and my dr has me schuduled for another one tomorrow. is that common to get two shots so close?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The epidural blocks can ast a couple weeks to many months. It is common procedure to do two within a month or two for maximum benefit.

Question 3

is it okay to have 5 or more epidural lumbar spinal steroid injections in one procedure?

Accepted Answer

No three in a year: Three a year is a common cut off. Concerned about increased infx risk 1 % per injection complication rate now is 5% results don't change after the third many surgeries have a lower complication rate than your cumultive rate.

Question 4

epidural spinal injection side effects for ankylosing spondylitis?

Accepted Answer

Side effect: No special side effects because of the ankylosing spondylitis.

Question 5

i just had an epidural spinal injection. the dr. said my back prolbum was mostly caused by stress. does he mean emotional or physical and what fan i do to lower said stress?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: I'm puzzled by your question. Epidurals for back pain are typically performed when there is a specific anatomic derangement or injury that is resulting in pressure being exerted upon either the spinal cord, or one of the radicular nerves that emerge on each side of the spinal cord at each vertebral level. I suspect your doctor was explaining how emotional stress can aggravate your physical pain.

Question 6

what is an epidural steroid injection for spinal stenosis pain in leg/calf?

Accepted Answer

Reduce inflamation: thought to reducecinflammation of irritated nerve

Question 7

is there anything a patient should not do b4 getting a spinal epidural injection(chronic pain) that could make it so the dr couldn't do the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: Follow the instructions given beforehand for the procedure. Obviously, don't drink alcohol or use recreational drugs.  Other limitations may be given, depending on how immediately it needs to be done. Check with the doc who ordered it or with the doc who is going to do it to be clear on this.  In an emergency situation, the requirements are different.

Question 8

hi doctors, was just wondering what is a spinal epidural injection, and does it relieve backpain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is an injection of steroid medication into your back or neck to help reduce inflammation around nerves to reduce pain. Yes it is used to relieve back pain.

Question 9

i have been getting multi transmorble steroid spinal epidural injections and my chest is tight i've been menstruating for 22 days whst can this be?

Accepted Answer

Sorry but say again?: I understand steroid spinal epidural injections but can't even hazard a guess as to what "transmorble" means.  A steroid "flush" as a side effect in the face and chest could include tightness ; menstrual changes can occur so contact whoever injected you to better find out what may be going on.  These symptoms usually settle down after a few days....22 days seems a bit much to me.  Good luck.

Question 10

would an epidural steroid injection help with this? c5-c6: disc extrusion abuts and indents the ventral spinal cord causing moderate to severe spinal canal narrowing. severe right neural foraminal narrowing. moderate left neural foraminal narrowing?

Accepted Answer

: It might alleviate the symptoms temporarily. From what you describe needs a neurosurgical/spinal surgical evaluation and opinion as to the best treatment. good luck

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How often can i get epidural steroid injections? i have spinal stenosis and epidurals were working to control my pain for about six months per injection. my last one only really worked for about four months, but i was able to tolerate the pain until the s

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I just had a epidural spinal injection a month ago and my dr has me schuduled for another one tomorrow. is that common to get two shots so close?

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Is it okay to have 5 or more epidural lumbar spinal steroid injections in one procedure?

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Epidural spinal injection side effects for ankylosing spondylitis?

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I just had an epidural spinal injection. the dr. said my back prolbum was mostly caused by stress. does he mean emotional or physical and what fan i do to lower said stress?

A member asked:

What is an epidural steroid injection for spinal stenosis pain in leg/calf?

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Is there anything a patient should not do b4 getting a spinal epidural injection(chronic pain) that could make it so the dr couldn't do the procedure?

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Hi doctors, was just wondering what is a spinal epidural injection, and does it relieve backpain?

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I have been getting multi transmorble steroid spinal epidural injections and my chest is tight i've been menstruating for 22 days whst can this be?

A member asked:

Would an epidural steroid injection help with this? c5-c6: disc extrusion abuts and indents the ventral spinal cord causing moderate to severe spinal canal narrowing. severe right neural foraminal narrowing. moderate left neural foraminal narrowing?

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