I just had my first epidural steroid injection about 31 hours ago. It was necessary to relieve inflammation in my sciatic region. It was a fine experience but what I would like to know is do some people report having mood swings as a result of the steroids in their system? It is the weekend and I have left messages to my doctors. I'd like any of your personal experiences, or expertise. I thank you all in advance.
2006-08-26 10:53:44 · 6 answers · asked by Awesome Bill 7 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
P.S. I should also mention that I am a recovering drug addict with 26 months clean.
2006-08-26 11:01:51 · update #1
I have had six epidural steroid injections in the past two years. After each one I felt terrible for about three days. I felt disoriented, achy, and had chills like I had the flu or something. On the third day I usually felt pretty normal. I never felt "high" afterwords. For me, the injections didn't help the pain, but everyone is different.
I would also recommend that you educate yourself about the possibility of "spinal headache" . It's even worse than it sounds! I had two blood patches to repair the dural puncture. The whole experience was a nightmare. I wish I had researched it further before I had the injections.
2006-08-26 14:01:11 · answer #1 · answered by Miss E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can feel for you. My son experienced an epidural a few months ago....after, his Doctor put him on some heavy medication. Don't remember mood swings, he was high all the time, finally quit the drugs on his own. Not a good experience. Wish I could be of more help. Good luck---hang in there...
2006-08-26 17:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but I have little experience with epidurals. If you feel to bad enough, get to the emergency room.
And I want to congratulate you on being 26 months sober!!! Way to go!!!
2006-08-27 00:10:24 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly_from_Texas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no personal experience but congratulations on the 26months.
and now i'm off.. to view your 360.
2006-08-27 10:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay in your bed ..and do not move ...Get someone to stay beside you at all times...Good Luck
2006-08-26 17:56:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mood swings can happen....so can shivering when not cold
2006-08-26 17:56:55 · answer #6 · answered by Catcanscratch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋