Hi shells14,

how are you?

I used to be scared too.

Depending on whether the radiologist gives you a interlaminar or transforaminal steroid injection decides whether you lie on your stomach or your back.

I had transforaminal C6 nerve root cortisone injection where you lie on your back and keep your head at 45 degrees either right or left depending on the location of the nerve. I had to stay still.

They told me that the syringe contained local anaesthetic and cortisone. I felt a little prick and waited for the completion of the procedure. I was awake throughout.

Anyway this was my experience. I never received complete anaesthesia.

Alfred