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Questions regarding spinal stenosis
Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 11 12:35pm | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
Epidurals quit working for me, I changed docs and started at UCSF Pain Management. Epidural approach was different, different spot, and now it is working for me. I think I’m in much better hands!
I also was told when/if the shots don’t work or last long enough, they can be done under CT scan so the view for the doctorss of where the needle is going is much more precise. That is great. But, really, why not do it with the CT first and be more precise? Less steroids in the long run when you can guide the needle more precisely. I just thought about that.
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I didn’t mention that the pain management doctor said he really didn’t anticipate them working for me, but it was just one of the insurance requirements before surgery approval. I had 4 level fusion and 3 disc cages done on 6/17/25 and saw my surgeon and am doing quite well. I quit the surgical pain meds the day I was released from the hospital on 6/20/25 and rely on Tylenol and my best friend , an wearable ice pack. I Did not take anything except Tylenol prior to surgery either except for extra strength Tylenol either, but I do not like the loss of control that opioids cause. I wouldn’t dream of driving on opioids.
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I know mine was done where the pain management Doctor could see the needle being inserted . I was able to view his screen also.