My husband gets epidural shots for the pain in his back.can the shots take aways his sex drive?

No: Epidural steroids are sometimes given for spinal disc disease. Typically, a steroid preparation is given to the affected area. To the best of my knowledge, this procedure and the medication given should have no effect on sex drive. The symptoms that brought him to the doctor may be more likely to affect sex drive.(back pain).

They shouldn't: They shouldn't, however most epidural pain shots contain steroids and although the dose of steroids is low, it may be enough to effect his sex drive. Chronic pain in and of itself can also decrease sex drive.

Not really: Epidurals for back pain usually involve steroid injections, which should not affect sex drive. The back pain itself may affect sex drive or performance, particularly of there is nerve involvement.

Not that I've heard: I have not heard of an association between epidural steroid (glucocorticoid) and loss of libido. Chronic pain can, however, cause depression (and other behavioral changes) and make sex painful. The steroids infected are different from anabolic (muscle building) steroids. Steroid refers to the chemical structure.

Not the shots: Pain, pain medication, and depression all can cause diminished sex drive.