Caudal epidural steroid injection

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purpleowl
purpleowl Member Posts: 231
edited 25. Oct 2013, 07:26 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi guys,

Has anyone had a Caudal epidural steroid injection? If so were you sedated?

Trish xx

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  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Don't they give a local anaesthetic for epidurals? I had a lumbar puncture many years ago and that was done under a local.
  • purpleowl
    purpleowl Member Posts: 231
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Salamader,

    this isn't an ordinary epidural a syringe is put into the tail of your spine after a local but it's very painful. I've read about it on-line and most sites recommend sedation which I wasn't offered.

    Trish xx
  • DebbieT
    DebbieT Member Posts: 1,033
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Ouch!!

    That sounds nasty Trish. If you've got time b4 it's being done, like days or weeks etc it may well be worth ringing the Consultants Secretary. They can take messages & either they'll call you back or ure actual consultant might!! I think its a very valid question & it'll hopefully help you to prepare in a more stress free way.

    Good luck huni.

    Xx xX
    Healing Hugs
    Debbie.x
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,712
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Sorry, can't help. I've had an epidural and my son had a lumber puncture when little but I, too, think your best bet is either to ring up or just hope for the best :roll:
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