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Is It Important To Discontinue Anti-inflammatory Medication Before Taking A 2nd Epidural Shot?
I m scheduled to have a 2nd Epidural by a different doctor. The new doctor told me ii isn t important to stop taking Anti Inflammatories. The first doctor told me it was very important to be off of them for 10 days before an Epidural. Which doctor is correct?
Fri, 30 Sep 2022
Hi,
Withdrawal of anti inflammatory drugs before epidural is justified, as it prevents possibility of bleeding while giving epidural.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Withdrawal of anti inflammatory drugs before epidural is justified, as it prevents possibility of bleeding while giving epidural.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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