My back is killing me

lawguy

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I had my second cervical epidural today at C4/C5.

Something wasn't right about it though IMO. It was the most painful epidural I've had yet. I've had one other cervical epidural and 3 lower back epidurals at L5/S1. None of them hurt as much as the one today did and caused me to be in pain for the entire night. I finally gave in an took a Vicodin just now to see if it helps.

If I'm still in pain tomorrow, I think I need to call them. I think the catheter might have hit a nerve.
 

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Oh honey, I have never had an epideral, but from what I hear they can be very painful! The cervical epideral is in your upper back/neck, right? I can't give you any advice and only send vibes, but the spine is nothing to mess around with. If you are still in so much pain tomorrow DEFINITELY call your doctor...or go to the ER tonight to be safe.

Many going out for no more pain and everything being ok.
 

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Oh, I'm so sorry you're in such pain! I live with back pain daily, so I can certainly sympathize. I'm not familiar with the procedure you've had done. I do hope you're feeling much better today.
Sending loads of healing
 

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Hope you're feeling better - or that the doctors can figure out and fix the issue quickly!
 
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Still bad. Gonna call them tomorrow and see if they can figure out what happened. I don't think they can see nerve roots under flouroscopy so, I think it's possible they hit one.

Thanks for the kind words. I was kinda hoping it was going to go away, but oh well.
 
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