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Anyone had steroid injections into the lumbar area? Relief? How long?
Recently I had X-rays and MRI of the lower back after about a very severe pain for weeks. The diagnosis was osteoarthritis and moderate to severe degeneration of L4, L5 and S1. I can't control the pain somewhat with medications but do not like taking too much of these. My orthopedist has suggested I try steroid injections which may give relief for up to 6 months, but if the relief turns out to be short-term it is not a good option. Has anyone had the steroid injections into the lumbar area? If so, what were the results and how long did the relief last? I am 78 years old and have been very active all my life, and maybe this is the problem. The only other option suggest it was Fusion but I had rather stay away from that as long as I can.
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Six days ago I had a caudal ESI in the sacral area to provide relief from intense sciatic pain radiating from my low back down my left leg and into my foot. The sharp stabbing pain has lessened, although it has flared if I try to stand or walk around too much. Today I'm feeling more pain in the left hip, but I'm not having any pain while sitting like I did before the epidural. I'm hoping that in another week I will feel even less pain. However, for me this is a temporary fix. I see a neurosurgeon next week as my MRI shows severe lumbar stenosis with "cauda equina" compression where the nerves exit the spinal canal. I've been advised it could lead to paralysis if not addressed soon.
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1 ReactionHad a few lumbar epidurals with no real relief. Had L1-L5 fusion and can walk again at least. I have L5-S1 issues. Will have an epidural for that in a few days. I hope that one finally works.