← Return to Anyone else have bone density damage from epidurals?

Discussion

Anyone else have bone density damage from epidurals?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 15, 2023 | Replies (7)
Comment receiving replies
@teb

wow, something I never thought of. I just looked it up and from what I can see, an epidural is a steroid injection so I guess that it the correlation?

If you are 56, you are likely in menopause (?) and bone density naturally decreases during that time. First loss is in trabecular bone which is the spine, followed by loss in cortical bone (sometimes years later) which is the hip.

Jump to this post

Replies to "wow, something I never thought of. I just looked it up and from what I can..."
heidih | @heidih | Aug 14, 2023

Thanks Teb, yes, I believe the steroid is the issue. This definitely doesn't seem like natural decrease. My hip was -0.3, Left femoral neck -0 and Forearm was -0.1. I have no other reason other than the epidurals, to explain as to why my Lumbar Spine was -3.3. I've started hormone pellet injections, Bone and Marrow supplements, weightlifting, vibration plate therapy and meditation. I also eat right and am doing posture alignment therapy. I'm hoping these will help make a difference.

VIEW AND REPLY