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Had Epidural Steroid Injection For Pain Due To Trapped Nerve. Dizziness, Neck Stiffness. Taking Pregabalin And Celebrex. Recovery?

Hi, I had an ESI 9 days ago to relieve discomfort from a trapped nerve between vertebrae c6 andC7. Nine days later I'm still experiencing dizziness neck stiffness at the point of entry. I was told prior to procedure the recovery time was 48hours but I don't feel I am able to sit upright for long periods of time. I am taking pregabalin 75mg any nortriptyline 25mg and Celebrex.can you advise what might be causing the delay to recovery please?
Tue, 28 May 2013
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Hi,
You had recently undergone cervical epidural steroid injection for C6-C7 disc and root entrapment

You are suffering from dizziness and stiffness which can occur a complication of injection

Please contact your primary doctor/Neurologist for further examination
You may require repeat MRI cervical region with screening brain to rule out any fresh changes ( I meant complication)

Meantime take rest , have plenty of fluids ,continue the above medication

Regards
Dr sandhya manorenj
Neurologist
Hi Tech city Hyderabad
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Had Epidural Steroid Injection For Pain Due To Trapped Nerve. Dizziness, Neck Stiffness. Taking Pregabalin And Celebrex. Recovery?

Hi, You had recently undergone cervical epidural steroid injection for C6-C7 disc and root entrapment You are suffering from dizziness and stiffness which can occur a complication of injection Please contact your primary doctor/Neurologist for further examination You may require repeat MRI cervical region with screening brain to rule out any fresh changes ( I meant complication) Meantime take rest , have plenty of fluids ,continue the above medication Regards Dr sandhya manorenj Neurologist Hi Tech city Hyderabad