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I am having a cervical epidural tomorrow. what are some of the side effects that i should expect? will i still be able to use crutches to get around?
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None: If properly done there should be no side effects and you will continue to use crutches.
Answered 7/24/2013
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Thanks for asking!: Side effects with cervical epidural could be severe but thankfully are extremely rare: infection, bleeding, nerve damage, puncture of the lining of the spinal cord (dural puncture)
Answered 11/10/2015
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