My 2nd cervical epidural did nothing for my chronic pain. Skiull pain

Posted by fransherrell @fransherrell, 17 hours ago

I am experiencing what I suspect to be an after effect from a cervical epidural…tenderness and swelling in the skull area above the area in my neck where I have chronic pain. Anyone have this occur? The epidural (my 2nd) did nothing to reduce the pain!

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | 16 hours ago

@fransherrell If I had a reaction like that to an epidural injection, I would be calling the doctor. Swelling may indicate an allergic reaction or an infection. I did have a bad reaction to an epidural that I think was an allergic reaction to the material injected. It gave me random zapping burning electric shocks that went for 6 weeks. That is how long it takes the body to dissolve and clear out the steroids.

fransherrell | @fransherrell | 16 hours ago

Thank you! I do have a voicemail into my pain surgeon’s office…It’s a Saturday and this condition has steadily gotten worse since Thursday. I intend to find some help on Monday. I had 2 minor strokes many years ago, so I’m a bit concerned.