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Epidural lower back spine injection recovery time/and side effects
HELP PLEASE! I got an epidural spine injection and my lower back L4 and L5. At night time I get cold arms and thighs with cold chills and slight body aches. It’s been a week so far with these symptoms, it’s weird I don’t get them during the day just at night. I get dry mouth all day too, how long would these symptoms last I read it supposed to be two days and other places 2 to 3 weeks, can’t get a straight answer. My legs feel slightly weak and slight discomfort, but at night time I feel really sick for about 5 mins and sometimes sick all night. Hot flashes too, any idea if this is a serious concern or just side effects that will go away ?
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I see only a pain management doctor. Is there another specialist I should be seeing?
I had 6 injections and none of them worked, and with a 375.00 copay for each one. I told my doctor to stop it. We are looking for another course of treatment. But, you know, I did experience weakness in my right leg, and I have fallen because the leg just gave out. I never put the two together til now. Thank you for your information.
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1 ReactionI have had several.Never had any side effects.Painless proceedure.Only one worked.I still have pain but it isn't too bad
I have had the injections and also 2 ablation procedures that last quite a while. I only take tylenol, and Naproxen and do spine and bone health exercises. Also my My Dr. Keeps close track of my calcium, vitamin D and B12 which are related to bone health.
Im a repeat "customer" for bilateral transforminal injections L 4/5
Im great full, I get relief.
My pain management experience has been top notch!
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1 ReactionArchie,
I'm a Canadian. Healthcare costs us nuthin'! I went to one back clinic for two and a half years, paid $Zero. Canada Strong!
Thanks for writing.
Will
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1 ReactionIt is hard for me to empathize with so many of you. I have had these injections since about 2008 and I have never had a negative reaction. I have had injections and ablations in my lumbar, thorax and my cervical. I have received pain relief from as little as 3 months to as lengthy as 18 months. I am beginning to wonder how much is dependent on the doctor who is doing the procedure. As far as cost, Medicare and my supplement pays for it; except Medicare will no longer pay for the anesthesia.....it costs $100. I was going to say no to the anesthesia but my pain management doc recommended that I not do that. He said that it would be quite painful and that I would be moving around quite a bit. And that would make it difficult for him to guide the injections.
I have had 2 injections: the first one last 3 months with no pain; the second one worked a little for 3 months. I have my 3rd one coming up this Wednesday; I hope it works like the 1st one.
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2 ReactionsIt most likely will Sue. My prayer right now is that it will. God bless you. brotherchuckles80
I had 3 epidurals with no side effects. You need to let your pain doc know about your reactions. Ultimately, they did not work for me: first was “eh”, second one 3 months later was great- I thought I was cured, but the third shot did nothing. I ended up having MIS-TLIF 2 months later. I’m 12 days post op and can walk again!