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There are different types of epidurals: caudal, intralaminar, and transforaminal. Until I received the transforaminal type, I didnt feel relief of my nerve pain. Also get full dose of 80 units. 40 units didn't help much. There are also 4 different types of steroids that can be used. I do better with a certain one. 30mins prior to the injection I take Zanax for anxiety which helped alot but now I take Valium which greatly reduced any pain or guarding or spasms. Additionally the Dr always uses a topical. I get great relief but sometimes it can take up to 2 weeks to feel the full effect, Hope this helps everyone.
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Has anyone out there fallen on their back and buttocks and had pain sitting, like me. It's been going on gor 8 years after a bad ski fall, It feels like I am sitting on two hockey pucks, one in each butt cheek. In addition to may back pain, for which I have had epidurals, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulators, now on pain pump. Nothing has ver affected the "pain in the buttocks, sir" For every effect (butt pain), there Is a cause. I would love to find a kindred spirit who has had a similar experience. And, if so. what was done for you?
Thanks! Everyone have a blessed day.
Any one of those three types of epidurals will be extremely harmful for the poster, as she already has Arachnoiditis, and Arachnoiditis patients are advised to NEVER have any invasive spinal procedures or surgeries ever again, since it’s guaranteed to make the condition worse.
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The doctor did use lidocaine before administering the injection. I don't know the exact type of injection it was (as you described above), but I do know that it was 5cc and was injected at the S joint.
I won't be getting any more such injections, that's for sure!
Thanks for responding~