Epidural Injection Radiology Spine Injection Doctors

Epidural Injection Your doctor thinks you have a disc bulge or bone spurs causing your back or leg pain. Disc

Epidural Injection Radiology Spine Injection Doctors can inject medication into the epidural space & often reduce the pain Inject into epidural space

Before the Injection Let your doctor know if you are taking an anticoagulant or blood thinner Bring someone who can drive you home; some people can feel weak in the legs after the procedure

Day of the injection Report to the Radiology Department in UW Hospital at G3/3 (Atrium elevators to the 3rd floor) If you have a MRI or CT of the spine from another hospital, bring it with you

Epidural Injection The procedure will be described to you by a radiologist, and you can ask questions

Procedure Takes about 45 minutes You will lie on you stomach and a fine needle will be placed in your back to inject medication into the epidural space Medications are Lidocaine (to numb the area) and Corticosteroid (to reduce inflammation)

Possible complications complications are rare

Possible complications For 1-2 days after the procedure, some patients have had: temporary worsening of back or leg pain redness and flushing around the face fluid gain which could cause breathing difficulty (if you have heart problems) higher blood sugars (if you are diabetic)

After the injection Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours Take your usual medicines for back pain You will be given a phone number to call if any drainage, swelling, or increased pain at the injection site