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Bilateral inj. because of abnormal disc
I had a series of 3 injections and my bill was $23,000
The epidural space separates the dura mater from the bone of the vertebra. This space is filled with fat and blood vessels and is where epidural injections are commonly administered to deliver medication for pain relief. The dura mater is a tough, fibrous membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and support.
It depends on the shots you receive. I recently had two such appointments. the First time, I had an epidural with 2 facet block injections. The following time I had an epidural only. With the epidural / facet block, I could tell by the end of the day that it had worked. My particular situation only flares up while I am sleeping. When I had just the epidural, it did not help me at all. Now, you must remember that results will be different with each individual.
Depending on the severity of your symptoms the doctor will give you one of three options. Exercise Activity modification Epidural injections Exercise on a daily basis, a good therapist will be able to show you safe and effective activities. Activity modifications could be walking slouched versus standing straight up. Epidural injections are usually a last resort and saved for the more severe cases of spinal stenosis.
Epidural steroid injections have been used to treat pain due to cervical herniations for many years now. For the most part, the injections are safe and effective. There have been some cases of complications, but this is true for every medical procedure.
They are locally contraindicated if not severe and systemically contraindicated if they are severe.
At this point in time it not Known what the cause of arthritis is there fore this question still does not have an answer. However I failed to find any mention of cartilage damage as a result of epidurals.
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