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Steroid injection tomorrow
Posted on 11/13/24 at 10:48 pm
Posted on 11/13/24 at 10:48 pm
Has anyone had a epidural steroid injection & if so would you recommend and how did it go?
I had a cervical MRI & was told I have a “small bulge at C4, C5 in the neck narrowing that tunnel where the nerve root comes out” which has caused me neck pain, arm pain, tingling in hands and hands falling asleep when sleeping on my sides. I am a bit scared of this type of injection from what I’m reading online but doctor recommended as next step in treatment
I had a cervical MRI & was told I have a “small bulge at C4, C5 in the neck narrowing that tunnel where the nerve root comes out” which has caused me neck pain, arm pain, tingling in hands and hands falling asleep when sleeping on my sides. I am a bit scared of this type of injection from what I’m reading online but doctor recommended as next step in treatment
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Posted on 11/13/24 at 11:52 pm to Kat655
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was told I have a “small bulge
I’ve never let that hold me back.
Posted on 11/14/24 at 7:30 am to OysterPoBoy
I’ve had many in the lumbar. Relief varies. I’ve had one last 14 months. It’s temporary relief. Very routine procedure.
Posted on 11/14/24 at 9:41 am to Kat655
Not epidural but close. I’ve had steroid facet joint injections in C5 (tech neck from being a millennial with a desk job). It helped a lot with the pain but like all steroid shots—it wears off.
If you do it, use it as an opportunity to fix what was really wrong so you don’t have to depend on them. For me, getting the injection felt like it unlocked my shoulder to build some flexibility and mobility. I still have the pain, but it’s nowhere near what it was before and I’m about a year removed. Also, if you haven’t tried it, iron necks are pretty great for neck and upper back pain (between shoulder blades).
If you do it, use it as an opportunity to fix what was really wrong so you don’t have to depend on them. For me, getting the injection felt like it unlocked my shoulder to build some flexibility and mobility. I still have the pain, but it’s nowhere near what it was before and I’m about a year removed. Also, if you haven’t tried it, iron necks are pretty great for neck and upper back pain (between shoulder blades).
Posted on 11/14/24 at 9:52 pm to Dixie Normus
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If you do it, use it as an opportunity to fix what was really wrong so you don’t have to depend on them
This. It's a band aid. If you feel better don't get complacent or you'll be back for more
Posted on 11/15/24 at 11:31 am to Kat655
Had a couple for C5-C7 and they either did nothing or made it a little bit worse. It was a diagnostic step to get to ACDF surgery.
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