Epidural Cortinzone Injections? - Spinal Cord Disorders Message Board

hedycarter1 · 02-10-2004, 09:23 AM

Hi there,

I am being scheuled for me first injection. Can anyone give me thier experience? I have to say that I am a little scared.

Any input appreciated!

Thanks,

hedy

grngupy · 02-10-2004, 11:08 AM

Hi Hedy,

I have had one epidural injection. The procedure is really no big deal. You are a little groggy after and may experience some pain. I did not have any pain. I understand that sometimes you may need more than one injection. I however have not. My epidural as far as I can tell did nothing. I also have had a facet joint injection that also did nothing for the pain. I have not been offered to try again. Why?, I dont know. I have been told "well now your injuries have probably just become arthritis so there is nothing we can do". I hardly think that this is the answer, but what can I do at this time?! Well take care and dont worry you will be fine.

Pam

hedycarter1 · 02-10-2004, 11:13 AM

Hi pam!

Thank you for replying. Did they put you to sleep? Did you hurt afterward. This will be my first of 2.

It did not help you much? I ma sorry to hear that. May I ask what your diagnosis is?

Mine is :

DDD, DJD and spinal stenosis of c-spine, forminal narrowing of c5-c7. Plus the MRi showed disk bluldges in the same area,

Thanks,

hedy

hedycarter1 · 02-11-2004, 03:59 PM

Anybody else?

JenEbean · 02-11-2004, 05:20 PM

The procedure itself is nothing. They lay you down on your tummy, prep the area, numb you up, you will feel some pressure when they insert the needle and the steroid but that is it. No big deal. I had no pain at all for 3 days, then I got a "steroid flare". The PM doc said that they don't see it often. It hurt like **ll for two days then I got 6 weeks of blessed relief. I wasn't groggy at all during the procedure, they don't give any anesthesia here for it. You will do just fine and hopefully get relief of pain. You do get instant relief with the Lidocaine but it wears off after a couple of hours. Don't sweat it, it really is not bad at all.