Unfortunately steroid injections over time cause bone destruction. So you obtain temporary relief but eventually end up needing surgery anyway. They put off the inevitable but may cause increased surgical intervention if too much bone has deteriorated.

I have had one epidural injection and it did help me. But it also hit on my spinal nerve and triggered shingles. Luckily I recognized it and got the shingles medication right away and did not suffer too much. Exercise and stretching of the spine helps me a lot. Good Luck!

I've had lumbar spinal stenosis for over 10-years. I've had multiple Epidural steroid injections over the years, and can honestly say not one of them ever helped me or relieved any of my pain. I don't think I would ever have another one.

My insurance sent me to pain specialist. Over ten years i had 30 epidurals. None worked. I have read that this should not have happened. I recommend reading u tube,Dr. Schubiner on somatic brain method of pain relief. It has helped me.

I had two epidurals and had some temporary relief, but leaves my sacrum with continuing discomfort, and I probably won’t do that again. Sort of an inflammatory feeling. For months; until I used diclofenac patches on that area to calm the inflammation.
Good luck-they must work on many people if they do them!

I am having a lumbar steroid injection in a week. I am incontinet due to several health issues, and wear diapers to manage. Will the injection excerbate my incontinence? Will I be able to wear my diaper during the procedure?

I tried to send a message a few minutes ago, but don't think it worked. I am scheduled to have an lumbar steroid injection in a few days. I am incontinent due to several health issues, and wear diapers to manage. Will the injection exacerbate my incontinence? Since I'm a little afraid of having an accident durint the procedure, will I be able to wear a diaper for this procedure. Thanks for any advice.

I had a spinal epidural a year ago in my lumbar. I was going overseas and was traveling for aprox 2 wks. I’ve not had one since. But will say that it really helped relieve my pain. I have severe scoliosis. I was able to enjoy my trip with very little discomfort. Mostly quite tired from walking at days end. I’ll be getting another one in September, which will be exact day I had it last yr ! And traveling again. The Dr I had answered all my questions & has been doing these for 20yrs plus. He eased all my concerns and talked to me through whole process. I mine done at the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA.