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What Causes Lower Back Pain Post Epidural Procedure?

I had two epidurals on July 17 one on L3 and one on L4. The pain started right after the procedure and hasn t stopped. I can walk for about 25 feet and I have to stop form the pain. My left shin and left ankle are always numb. My Dr. prescribed Methylprednisolone. When will the pain go away. Robert
Fri, 15 May 2020
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Hi,

Your doctor has advised right medicine. It's post procedure inflammation at site of epidurals. Add vitamin B12 supplement for fast recovery. Take pain killer with consulting your doctor till recovery.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. PRAMOD KOKARE
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What Causes Lower Back Pain Post Epidural Procedure?

Hi, Your doctor has advised right medicine. It s post procedure inflammation at site of epidurals. Add vitamin B12 supplement for fast recovery. Take pain killer with consulting your doctor till recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. PRAMOD KOKARE