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Why Do I Have Numbness In Parts Of My Buttocks, Genitals, And Feet Three Weeks After Getting A Shot At The Lower Back?

Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2023

Question: I had a shot in my lower back three weeks again. The very next morning after getting the shot my butt,genitals, and parts of my feet went numb and still are. The dr sad it wasn’t from the shots but I still have the back pain as well as all of this numbness. Im worried.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
The intra-spinal injection could have these temporary side effects.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The way you have described it appears that you had a shot in the lower back, but I am not clear why it was given in the lower back- Was it an intra-spinal shot or intramuscular shot in the gluteal region.

If it was intra-spinal injection then it is possible for you to have all these side effects you mentioned, but they are temporary in nature and improve over time. Intramuscular injection in the gluteal region may not cause these side effects, esp. in the back and buttocks. You may need MRI in the near future if there is no improvement.

I suggest you write about the reason for taking shots and be patient for improvement.

Thanks for the question. Waiting for your response.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (12 hours later)

I had the shot in my lower back due to back pain. I’ve had the same procedure done 3 other times without numbness.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
MRI advisable if no relief.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Probably you have developed spinal canal stenosis. In your case, if there is no improvement, I would go for MRI to assess the spinal cord.

Thanks.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee