The injections only provide temporary relief as they are meant to do. And as some people have pointed out they don’t work for everyone. Too many can cause premature bone destruction which is why they are limited as to the number per year you can receive. They typically do not “put you out” because this minor procedure does not warrant that degree of sedation. “Putting you out” would require your recovery period to be extended and require more monitoring than necessary.

I’m not sure if you’ve had your injection yet, but I’m currently getting epidural injections in my lumbar spine. They are helping me a lot with pain and mobility. Everyone is different and has different experiences, but it doesn’t hurt to get feedback! I was very concerned at first myself. I had a painful experience with an epidural injection years ago so I had a lot of anxiety. I’m pleased to say I’ve had a pain free experience with my current doctor. He uses X-ray guidance and is very good at being precise. The treatment has been very helpful at enabling me to be more active. I pace myself and am very careful not to overdue by lifting, bending, etc. I have started walking about 30 minutes 4-5 times a week. I have a small dog who is very happy we are taking walks again! Good luck with your injection, I hope it’s successful!

I had Spine fusion 27 years ago.. L4, L5, S1.. the spine surgeon gave me epidural to make sure that his diagnosis was correct as to where the problem was.. after the epidural in the lumbar area he check me in 3 days... "did the shot help with the pain?".. yes, I answered.. he then told me that I would be able to tell him when I was ready for the fusion.. so within a few months I had the surgery and that lumbar problem was fixed.. 2 plates and 6 screws are still in there. A few years later I was having pain in the cervical area.. again the surgeon gave me epidural shot in that neck shoulder area.. but the pain killer aspect did not work.. the surgeon said, there is not a cervical problem.. you have cubical tunnel syndrome..that is a problem with the "crazy bone" nerve at the elbow.. so I went to a arm surgeon.. he did some tests.. sure enough... I had cubicle tunnel syndrome.. he did the out patient surgery.. and solved the problem of the pain shooting up the neck shoulder area, thanks to the epidural that did not work..

Yes, I had this done a few years back.
I did not hve a good experience. While they where injecting this into my back I was in so much pain I started yelling at the Doctors to STOP! One Doctor said it was working because I was having so much pain???
The end result was it did nothing for me, except put me through so much pain! I'd never have it done again!!!

Helped for about two months. Could go on walks again there for awhile, wonderful while it lasted.

I have had 32 epidural s. They did not work. U tube has info on primary pain by Dr. shubiNer. Somatic thinking for eliminating pain can help

Yes, I have had quite a few during the past 20+ years. They all have been unsuccessful! The injection itself wasn't any worse than the pain that I was experiencing already. I was told each time, because they kept trying over the years, that it would take up to 2 to 3 weeks for me to feel relief. I didn't ever feel relief, just the added pain of where they inserted the needle. I WILL NOT be getting anymore. I am not a scientific experiment. I wish you luck if you choose to go through with it.

I experienced great results!! Pain free for up to 8 weeks at a time.

I had a epidural injection in the lumbar spine. My pain worsened and for 6 weeks I felt terrible. Sleep deprived, stomach ache, GERD, horrible hot flashes , etc. Pain management said it was my back casing pain. After two more docs one x rayed my hip and saw it was the main source of my pain! Had total hip replacement 4 days ago which was delayed for months due to incompetent doctors not even considering my hip. Makes me think pain management would inject anyone who comes along just to get the money! I was already on prednisone for PMR so maybe my reaction to the steroid injection was worse than most would experience. I will never have another injection.

My local neurologist recommended spinal surgery. Too quickly in my mind. I got a second opinion and told to try epidurals. I got 4 years of repeated injections and relief before I actually had to have surgery. I know I had reached the surgery point as the injections didn't last but more than about a month. Originally I got almost 6 months!