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How long does it take for the steroids in an esi to start working? how long for the temporary anesthetic to wear off? l3/l4
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Epidural steroids: Normally they act in about 2-3 days but may take as long as 10 days to show the effect depending on the amount of inflammation. The local anesthetic wears off in 2-4 hours depending on which was used. If you continue to have numbness after such a procedure beyond a few hours, it is a concern and should be evaluated. Please see the physician who did your procedure.
Answered 10/31/2014
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