I've had 3 Epidural shots post lower back surgery. The first one was a nightmare and I got no relief. I was awake and bent over on an exam table and 3 big guys held me in place while someone did the injection between vertebrae. I don't have words for the pain at that time and the days afterward. A follow up appt with the surgeon had him red faced and visibly upset at the way I had been treated. He said that would never happen again. I told him if anyone tried to do anything like that to me again that he would hear about me on the news. The next 2 injections were done when I was asleep when injected and had absolutely no discomfort anywhere. I felt like I was 20 for about 40 days. Always said that if I ever got the super vacation planned that I would have one done before the trip. These injections were large in volume. I hope you get a handle on what is the source of the problem and not the symptoms. Having been in your shoes, you will also be in my prayers.
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