lumbar epidural steroid spine injection

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!

Me too!!

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.