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Is it safe to get anesthesia for sciatic relief?

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Generally yes: Anesthesia required for any treatment or condition is usually very safe. This of course depends on your overall health and conditions.

Answered 2/18/2015

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Dr. Ernesto Pretto jr. answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Yes: Usually, an epidural anesthetic is given for the alleviation of sciatic pain or sciatica. In expert hands epidural anesthesia is a safe procedure. Anesthesiologists are experts in epidural anesthesia and some anesthesiologists also sub-specialize in pain medicine.

Answered 12/7/2012

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

See below: Not sure what you are referring to. If the question is are epidural injections for sciatic pain relief, then yes they are safe. If the question is wether spinal manipulation for sciatica under anesthesia is safe, then i would caution no.

Answered 4/24/2015

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