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Can an er tell me if nerve damage came from a dislodged epidural?
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Hard to say: Only way to know if there is nerve damage is to get an MRI to see inside the back to see any issues. Also an emg/ncs can be helpful to evaluate nerve issues.
Answered 6/6/2018
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