I had an epidural steriod injection 12 days ago to treat low back pain/sciatica that I have had for several years. Dr. hit a nerve during the procedure, and to make a long story short, I have continually gotten worse ever since. I have been in ER twice, no results-keep saying time will help. I went to my PCP and she gave me a shot of Medrol and a 21 pill dose pack of the same. (as a side note, I have been prescribed continually stronger pain medicine-7.5 hydrocodone at first, now I am on 7.5 Percocet, and it does not do anything for the pain) The shot of Medrol seemed to help for about a day, then I went back to the same horrible pain that I was in. The Medrol pills do not seem to be doing anything. Now, to add to things, beginning last night, I have started to have extremely bad joint pain in my knees and ankles, where I cannot even walk. I don't know where to turn, If anyone has any advise, I would appreciate it. I have followed up with PMD with no results. Help if you can!!
2007-02-09 15:44:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
This is what happens when a nerve root is hit. I have had nerves hit in knee injections and it took a month for the last one to get right. I know the pain is driving you nuts, but it sounds like all has been done that can be now that the damage is done. I would investigate nerve root blocks for further pain control in future. This requires that the doc actually know exactly where the nerve root is as it branches from spine, and accidental punctures are not so likely.
2007-02-09 15:51:12 · answer #1 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing happen to me. They rarely will hit nerves in the procedure. What happens is the steroids will leak out and cause inflammation, and if that is the case you need a strong NSAID med like Etodolac (Toradol), or Clinoril. And a strong pain medication like the vicodin and oxycodone you are already taking. But if they did actually hit a nerve, then you need to be on a nerve pain medication. Gabapentin (Neurontin) works wonders for neuropathy (nerve pain), or there is a new drug that works very well also called Lyrica. Go to your PCP again and tell you to give you a med for neuropathy. If you could describe the pain to me i would be able to help you better. If you need any more answers i will be glad to help, just e-mail me at supermankangaroo@yahoo.com I hope i was of help!
2007-02-13 17:47:49 · answer #2 · answered by Kitsters Mufasa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep fighting for him Hun. You said you don't give up so don't stop. You said yourself he has changed so tell the Dr that. You are the one that is with him and know the changes. Just keep going until he gets an appointment. Tell the Dr what is happening now and don't stop until you get an appointment. I don't understand why drs wont help with the problems as each individual problem rather than waiting till they know what is is together. That doesn't make sense but I guess they are the professionals. Don't give up. I hope you get the answers and help you need soon. X
2016-03-15 08:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only surgery and acupuncture are the two treatments for sciatica, but doctors never tell it to their patient as a part of their business. I have treated failed surgeries with acupuncture.
Now your nerve is hurt and there is also no medicine to treat it. So please search a skilled acupuncturist.
2007-02-10 01:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are further invasive techniques such as epidural catheters, or spinal (intratechal) pumps that give morphine or spinal cord stimulators..apply to your MD for details about these procedures
2007-02-10 09:45:15 · answer #5 · answered by ddyk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋