Question 1

after a steroid epidural injection for pain, how long will i be at risk for weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Should be zero: It is very unlikely that a single epidural injection will cause wieght gain.

Question 2

why can't i take any nsaids 3 days before my steroid back injections?

Accepted Answer

Because they : Increase risk of bleeding. Same goes for aspirin, vitamin e preparations & many of the other medications they listed for you to avoid.

Question 3

i had steroid epidural injection from 3 weeks i felt better first 2 week and back to the pain, now  a transforaminal epidural injection last monday ?

Accepted Answer

Low Back Pain: Most LBP is not serious and goes away with time, physio, and simple analgesia.  Warning signs include numbness, weakness, urinary or defecating problems, or fever. It sounds like you should see your doctor as your symptoms seem t be progressing.

Question 4

i think i had a bad steroid epidural injection. what would be signs to look for?

Accepted Answer

More helpful: If you'd kindly list problems/concerning issues that you've experienced since undergoing the procedure. "signs of a bad injection" may be a very broad category that might include symptoms or signs mistakenly perceived as "bad:" temporary side effects, lack of full symptom relief, temporary muscle weakness, etc. Looking forward to hearing from you...

Question 5

do steroids epidural injection harm the liver?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Epidural steroid injection should not be harmful to your liver. You should not receive more than three injection per year because long term exposure to steroid can increase your risk of osteoporosis.

Question 6

is it safe to have a steroid epidural injection without the use of x-ray for guidance?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most of the time  ( current stranded all of the time ) faucet nerve root steroid  injections are done for accuracy and safety  using x-ray guidance, but trigger point injections are done with out c-arm ( x-ray) guidance.

Question 7

i'm going to get a steroid epidural injection but i was worried if in the past i've had epidural issues resulting in three blood patches is it safe?

Accepted Answer

There are risks.: As you know, there are risks with epidurals.  Risk is significantly higher in neck than in low back. I would recommend you have a n in-depth conversation with the person who plans to do the epidural .  Then decide if you want to accept these risks for the expected benefit.

Question 8

what would happen if i smoked methamphetamine the day of the steroid epidural injection for disc bulging into generation?

Accepted Answer

See below: Your anesthesiologist or pain doctor might discharge you from the clinic. The use of dangerous and illegal street drugs severely compromises the ability of your physician to help you. May i suggest that you get help from an addiction specialist.

Question 9

does an epidural injection in the lumbar or cervical spine for pain cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Very rarely: The medication used is some type of steroid.  A single dose is unlikely to cause weight gain, though frequent and repeated doses may in some cases.

Question 10

is it safe to receive celestone steroid epidural injection in the neck while breastfeeding? how long should you wait to breastfeed after a treatment?

Accepted Answer

Short term use fine: A single injection is generally not considered a contraindication for BF . Steroids are stress hormones we make naturally &amp; are sometimes given to infants. No delay is required. This is a long acting product that will remain in effect over several days.

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I had steroid epidural injection from 3 weeks i felt better first 2 week and back to the pain, now a transforaminal epidural injection last monday ?

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I think i had a bad steroid epidural injection. what would be signs to look for?

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Do steroids epidural injection harm the liver?

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Is it safe to have a steroid epidural injection without the use of x-ray for guidance?

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I'm going to get a steroid epidural injection but i was worried if in the past i've had epidural issues resulting in three blood patches is it safe?

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What would happen if i smoked methamphetamine the day of the steroid epidural injection for disc bulging into generation?

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Does an epidural injection in the lumbar or cervical spine for pain cause weight gain?

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