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I am Alma. I have suffered from chronic pain due to spinal stenosis for over three years. I have had a number of epidural injections over the last three years, but unfortunately it has had not helped. I understand from the pain center that I go to that there is now a new epidural injection procedure that is being offered. Is there anyone who has had this new epidural injection that has had relief from the pain?

Thank you for your quick response.

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mmorley | @mmorley | Feb 13 6:39pm

Hi, Alma, I also have spinal stenosis and have had epidurals in the past that were not helpful.
So interesting to see your message because, ironically, I had a newer type of epidural for my chronic neck pain/headaches this very morning! They injected in the front of my neck and on both sides. I am already feeling some decrease in the neck pain as they inject a corticosteroid and lidocaine but the full effect could take up to 2 wks, so I don't know yet what longer term results there may be. The next step, for me, is another surgery as there is a bulging disc at C4-5 and I already had surgical fusions C5-7. What part of your spine is most painful?

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