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An epidural injection, or epidural steroid injection, is used to help reduce pain caused by a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, or spinal stenosis. These spinal disorders often affect the cervical (neck) and lumbar (low back) levels of the spine. Pain may be accompanied by numbness or tingling that radiates in... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Back Pain | 695 |
56% |
| Chronic Pain | 47 |
66% |
| Fibromyalgia | 14 |
86% |
| Arthritis | 8 |
75% |
| Sciatica | 6 |
83% |
Overall, 59% (791
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Have had approx. 9 over past 10 yrs. w/ no resolution. Also, radio ablation
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This was from the 2nd surgery it worked in Pain relief temporarily.
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I have had 2 rounds of Epis. The first was in 2005. The last was in 2007. The Dr does them w/ x-ray assist to pin point exact location where the meds are needed. I had more problems with the 2nd shot the last time around mainly because it was too close to my screws.
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I use to do these until workers comp decided they were not fixing anything. The worked great.
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Unfortunatly for me the injection was not succesfull. I do know however that many people get good benefits from it. Its easier than popping pills all day.
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broke out with stips on my legs, nerve damage
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Injetion is with cortisone and I improve slightly each time
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Had 2 injections prior to surgery. Each helped for a short period then pain and numbness returned.
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First one sucked. Had bad side effects and little relief. Got on Wed., sciatica returned Sun. Second one still working. Got 4/30, now it's 5/27.
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Lost count of how many I've had. Work for a while but not long term due to acute nature of my problem.
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