What happens if you eat or drink before an epidural steroid injection?

Epidural: You may have a problem with the anesthesia. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have eaten.

Your thirst: Is quenched and your belly filled. Unless you are receiving sedation for the procedure, you don't need to fast. Consult with your doctor about his preferences.

Possible Cancel: If you were scheduled to be done with sedation it may be canceled or offered without sedation. The purpose of not eating/drinking for a specified period before the injection known as npo is to reduce the risk of vomiting and aspirating contents into the lungs while sedation. Aspiration can be deadly.

Nothing: Unless you are having sedation for the injection, eating before or after isn't an issue.