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If a lumbar epidural was given for a herniated disc in l3-l4 will the injection help alleviate pain in both sides of back if the injection was targeted for l3?

Q: if a lumbar epidural was given for a herniated disc in l3-l4 will the injection help alleviate pain in both sides of back if the injection was targeted for l3?

: Yes, an epidural is put in with the plan to help both sides.

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Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

Yes, an epidural is put in with the plan to help both sides.

Answered 4/27/2023

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

No guarantee of success. But if done bilaterally at the correct level and there is present bilateral nerve compression at "L-3", there is an excellent chance of pain modification.

Answered 4/28/2023

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A member asked:

If a lumbar epidural was given for a herniated disc in l3-l4 will the injection help alleviate pain in both sides of back if the injection was targeted for l3?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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