A 32-year-old member asked:
when getting an epidural injection for pain, will it affect an mri if done later in the day?
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Dr. Thomas Miller answered
46 years experience Anesthesiology
Mri: The liquid given could show up and confuse with possible blood from injection
Answered on Apr 5, 2015
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A 44-year-old member asked:
When getting a epidural injection for pain will it have any effect on an MRI if done after epidural?
Dr. Rajendra Tripathi answered
45 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Yes: In epidural procedure medications are injected in your spine. It will take some time (few days) for these medication to be absorbed by your body. Duri ... Read More
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Grant Linnell answered
24 years experience Radiology
MRI: Typically, in disorders of the spine, MRI is helpful for diagnosis.. If indicated, epidural injections are a form of treatment for some spinal problem ... Read More
A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Goldman answered
55 years experience Rheumatology
See a rheumatologist: Sounds like the diagnosis is the problem. You need to see a rheumatologist.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Walter Husar answered
33 years experience Neurology
Can't say: Without more information, in general physical therapy and massage may be beneficial.
Need more information about you history and clinical findings to ... Read More
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