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Is An Epidural Injection Advisable After A Dose Of Prednisolone?
Question: How soon can I get an epidural after taking a round of prednisone for a herniated disc at L5
Brief Answer:
At least few days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
You should wait few days before to get epidural injection for herniated disc.
This for two reasons:
1. to give time the prednisolone to leave your system
2. to see if any significant improvement.
If significant improvement of symptoms after few days, epidural injections may be saved for a latter time, if the symptoms aggravate.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
At least few days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
You should wait few days before to get epidural injection for herniated disc.
This for two reasons:
1. to give time the prednisolone to leave your system
2. to see if any significant improvement.
If significant improvement of symptoms after few days, epidural injections may be saved for a latter time, if the symptoms aggravate.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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