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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 | 499 |
56% |
| Chronic Pain | 42 |
67% |
| Fibromyalgia | 13 |
85% |
| Arthritis | 8 |
75% |
| Sciatica | 5 |
100% |
Overall, 59% (582
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Epidural Injection Reviews
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Wow! Yes it works for me for about 2 weeks
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hell no
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worked for last 9 mos now for sciatica pain down legs etc. but last injection the fluid medicine leaked right back out the nerve cannals, no room between discs any more.
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had several, some worked, some didnt
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i had 1 last month i didn't think it was really working untell it is starting to where off
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This has probably worked the best for my fibroI had one for a long term back issue and found that my fibro symptoms went away as well.
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Worked for several weeks each time
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THEY WORKED FOR A LITTLE BIT THEN I'D HAVE TO GO GET MORE I HAD 9 SHOTS OVER TIME NOT HE ONLY GIVING ME PAIN PILLS NOT WORKING
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The last 1 lasted 3 years. However I have to be careful as I have already had 3 blood patchs
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this is the best thing so far I know it won't last but am going to enjoy it while it is working.
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Got rid of my Sciatica-need it again.
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Same as above
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I have them when I request them or my pain doc feels I need one. Usually 3 to 6 times a year. I have been getting them since 1994. I do notice an improvement after a few days. The steroids have caused hot flashes difficulty sleeping and rages.
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BACK NO GOOD NECK HELPED
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dont think I want to try that again!
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Epidural Injections
I never got any relief from the injections.I decided not to do it anymore. [More] -
Epidural Injections
I have had no luck with epidurals, although I know many that have. Maybe more people will respond and help you. Deb [More] -
Epidural steriod injections, is it working?
Thanks gram! I will go back through the old threads! [More] -
A+ for epidural injections
The epidural injections I'd give a c- [More] -
Epidural Injection for Back Pain
Epidurals didn't help me either, ended up having the fusion done anyway. [More]
