Skin sensitivity after nerve blocking injection

Posted by thania @thania, 2 days ago

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for support and guidance. A few months ago, I received a steroid nerve block injection for spinal nerve pain. Since then, I’ve been dealing with intense skin sensitivity all over my body. Even wearing soft clothes feels irritating—like my skin is burning or tingling.

Doctors mentioned it may be related to nerve inflammation or something like allodynia. I also have acid reflux, so I’m trying to follow a natural healing approach and avoid harsh medications where possible.

I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s experienced skin sensitivity like this—especially after a nerve injection. What helped you? Did the skin pain go away over time?

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jeffspain | @jeffspain | 21 hours ago

I don’t want to worry you but be carful with them shots. Had many myself. Wish I would have never. Some of these pain doctors like your money and some just need the practice. Some know what they’re doing. Some don’t. Sometimes it’s all about the money. But look up arachnoiditis. I believe I have it. Can happen during surgery or while getting a shot for pain. Even in child birth. These shots do not work most of the time and are not a fix. Do what you can to stay away from back surgery because nearly all of them fail. I did not know this years ago I felt desperate. Now at 70 and on my third pump it’s too late. Nearly most people that have a third pain pump or more have it. Please do all you can do before you ever have back surgery. Or any of their Quick fixes when it comes to your back. Once you do you won’t probably ever have your life back. It’s not hard to find someone to cut on you. Twenty years ago I thought I was at the end of my rope. Now I have days I wish I was. Only faith and my wife have saved me. What ever you do now as far as work. If it is messing with your back? Quit and get a new job. It’s not worth hurting yourself anymore. Twenty six years of not having my kids like I did at 44 and now not able to be around my grandkids much because of back and nerve pain. Nerve pain is the worse. Good luck and Take Care of that Back. God Bless

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 12 hours ago

Hello @thania, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @jeffspain and others. I think you might find the following discussions helpful for the skin sensitivity:
-- Allodynia: Anyone else sensitive to touch?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alloydinia/
-- Clothing & Allodynia Help: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/clothing-allodynia-help/

ohkay2 | @ohkay2 | 7 hours ago

Hi Thania,
If you don't mind me asking:
Did you go under anesthesia for the shot?

How long have you had the nerve sensitivity since the shot?

I hope your doctor is doing more to diagnose your issue. I agree with Jeffspain's comment that you do need to make sure that the doctor is reputable.

There are different ways to administer steroid nerve injections. I have had several injections and thankfully my side effects so far have been minimal and they do help the pain. But I do know people that have had various side effects that were addressed by changing how the shot was given.

I hope you find relief and that your symptoms subside!