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A member asked:
In the case of disc herniation with only residual muscle weakness, is an epidural steroid injection useless?
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Maybe: Decreasing inflammation may help. But with weaknesses surgery is indicated.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes this procedure: Is for pain control and usually does not play any role in neurologic issues.
Answered 12/5/2012
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Not Necessarily: If i'm misunderstanding your question, please forgive me. If you do have a herniated disc and only minor muscle weakness, an epidural steroid injection may very well help you. I urge you to consider going forward with it!
Answered 12/5/2012
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No: Residual muscle weakness can take a long time to resolve, even 12 months or longer. Epidural injections are sometimes helpful for pain, not for residual weakness. It is important for you to see your doctor regularly to reexamine your strength and follow your progress. Use of the muscle is good, i.e. Exercise, strengthening exercises, etc.
Answered 12/9/2012
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What is the objective test if you suspect the anesthetic from epidural migrated into subdural space and caused profound muscle weakness?
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Without a prior muscle wasting disease in a healthy 23 yr old what reason would account for muscle wasting following epidural steroid inj?
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