What is Epidural Steroid Injection?
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Epidural Steroid Injection is an injection of long lasting steroid in the space that surrounds the spinal cord and the nerves coming out of it. The injection consists of a mixture of local anesthetic and the steroid medication and is used to reduce inflammation, swelling and pain.
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How do members experience Epidural Steroid Injection?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain in lower back | 180 | 72 | |
| Degenerative disc disease | 90 | 12 | |
| Neck pain | 79 | 26 | |
| Pain | 38 | 20 | |
| Back pain | 18 | 5 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 12 | |
| Back pain | 8 | |
| Injection site pain | 4 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 3 | |
| Headaches | 3 | |
| Nausea | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 18 | |
| Moderate | 18 | |
| Mild | 27 | |
| None | 60 |
Member evaluations
woofhound
evaluated on Jan 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for neck pain: Slight
- Side effects: None
Uncle Buck
evaluated on Feb 03, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for radiculopathy lumbar and cervical: None
- Side effects: None
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arachnoiditis555
evaluated on Nov 17, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for pain in lower back: None
- Side effects: Severe
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