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I was recently diagnosed with empty sella. I have multiple other symptoms and they all started immediately after having an epidural injection in my lumbar area. The other symptoms are tremors, dizziness, physical and mental fatigue, feeling of being cold on the inside. burning hot at other times, stumbling, cringing from pain enough to burst blood vessels in my eye, loss of vision, flashes of light, and constant thirst. Has anyone else had this happen? The doctors only want to look at MRIs and not connect the symptoms or the cause.
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Hello @blange1977, and once again let me welcome you to Connect.
I am so sorry to hear of these very uncomfortable symptoms connected with your epidural injections. I was not familiar with the side effects, but after reading the link that John Bishop provided I can see where the side effects can be very difficult.
What type of specialists are you now consulting with?
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Hi, @blange1977 - Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I moved your message to this existing discussion, "Empty Sella Syndrome," so you can talk with other members discussing this syndrome.
Thanks for telling a bit about your empty sella syndrome and the symptoms you are experiencing from it, and the timing of the symptoms starting immediately after your epidural injection in your lumbar region.
Click VIEW & REPLY in the email notification and you will be able to read through the past messages by members like @cherrylistic @aprillelain @hollyheinzig @oldkarl @dazza333 and others. Hoping these members will have some input for you on a potential connection between your epidural injection and the ESS. I'd also like to introduce you to @johnbishop and @hopeful33250.
@blange1977 - will you share more about the circumstances with having an epidural injection?