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How long does it take for a steroid epidural to affect your body?

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24-48 hours: Sometimes the local anesthetic will give a couple hours of relief but the steriod begins to active within 24-48 hours.

Dr Hyde and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/7/2017

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12-24 hrs: But could be sooner as it is usually injected with local anesthetic that wears off in a few hrs and the anti-inflammatory effect of the steroid may be kicking in by then. A day or so for peak effect.

Dr Achong and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/20/2014

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