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What Are The Side Effects Of Epidural Injections For Back/leg Pain?
After two epidural injections for back/leg pain I obtained relief from pain with several side effects such as itching, sweats. Also after the second injection I developed IBS and I m wondering if the steroid injections could have lowered my immune system to where there is a flare up of IBS?
Thu, 30 Jan 2020
Hello,
Yes, you are right that being steroid in this injection, it will definitely reduce your immunity levels.
The flare of IBS has nothing to do with steroids. Rather steroids lower incidence of IBS. The drugs in itself other than steroids may cause a flare of IBS.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Muhammad Faisal Bacha, Internal Medicine Specialist
Yes, you are right that being steroid in this injection, it will definitely reduce your immunity levels.
The flare of IBS has nothing to do with steroids. Rather steroids lower incidence of IBS. The drugs in itself other than steroids may cause a flare of IBS.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Muhammad Faisal Bacha, Internal Medicine Specialist
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