Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it possible for a caudal spinal steroid injection to cause cauda equina syndrome symptoms?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Doubtful: These injections are usually a combination of cortisone and local anesthetic ( Lidocaine, novocaine, marcaine, etc.)-no: these mediciations should provide relief and anesthesize the area.
Answered 6/20/2015
3.3k views
Not likely: Because the spinal cord ends at bout vertebral level L1 (range T12-L3) and epidural injection is performed at L4, the risks of the injection does not include direct injury to the spinal cord. Hope that helps.
Answered 1/28/2015
3.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Follow up to previous question. Can severe pain after bm in patient with ankylosing spodylitis or spinal stenosis be warning for cauda equina syndrom?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have sciatica symptoms doctor ignoring cause hypochondriasis not taking me serious. I will get paralysed from cauda equina syndrome right? Pls help!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can cauda equina syndrome with stenosis cause complete paralysis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does the entire bundle of nerve roots need to be compressed for it to be cauda equina syndrome or can a person have same symptoms with one nerve?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can a herniated disc and high blood pressure cause cauda equina syndrome?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Question about cauda equina syndrome caused by spinal nodule/tumor on cauda equina nerve roots - possible metastasis with severe increasing symptoms?
Does cauda equina syndrome with spinal stenosis cause complete paralysis?
Can spinal for C-section cause cauda equina syndrome? If so how would u know u had it and what can be done?
I have L4/5 cauda equina nerve root nodule; biopsy needed - Can spinal tumor cause skin changes; enlarging dark blotches on that area of back/spine?
I am injecting Diamorphine IM daily for past 2 months for severe spinal pain I have cauda equina. I'm worried about the lumps going to blood clots?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
