Do epidural shots work to relieve severe lower back pain? Have you had them and have they helped you?!


Question: Do epidural shots work to relieve severe lower back pain.? Have you had them and have they helped you.?
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I had an epidural while in labor with my son. I couldn't feel the contractions anymore, hell, I really couldn't feel anything from the neck down. It worked like a charm for me! Health Question & Answer

I had a bout of severe lower back pain (L4/L5) about 6 months ago. I had a bilateral epidural (that is, both sides) in the area to manage the pain. After the initial pain of inflammation (which lasted only a few hours), I had 2-3 days of mild to moderate pain relief (it can last as long as 6 months or indefinitely in some individuals). It did take off the edge, but pain resumed soon after.

I have since gotten rid of my pain by way of exercise and change in diet, but if I ever have back pain again, I will not go through another epidural.

Different people have different results - mine sucked.Health Question & Answer

Yup had an epidural shot when in labor and could not feel anything from my waist down, they just felt rubbery. But it was kinda freaky after like 5 hrs without feeling your legsHealth Question & Answer

Yes--they helped my father a lot!Health Question & Answer



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