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Paralyzed Diaphragm

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A spine epidural required by insurance for a pain stimulator paralyzed my right diaphragm 3/2015. I felt the injection burn going up my back and evaporate at my shoulders. Patient before me complained of a painful epidural also. Three days later I was in ER short of breath. All prior chest x-rays were clear. Wish we could stop insurance from forcing epidurals. I asked not to do epidurals they don't work for me. Doctor insisted it was required by insurance.

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Hi Patsy, welcome. Did you receive successful treatment to recover from the unilateral paralysis?