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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
I ve had four spinal epidurals over the last 3 months. Is it possible to still have side effects from them? I m gaining weight, getting acne, facial hair, and I m also depressed and irritable. The side effects didn t start until the fourth epidural which was three weeks ago. I even found a black hair near right eye s tear duct! When will all this end? I m concerned because I have another epidural scheduled next week. Thank you.
Wed, 1 Jun 2016
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I really appreciate your concern, you have not mentioned the name of drug that is being used in epidural procedure, if this is the steroid then some side effects are likely and it is better to discus with the doctor because it is all depends upon the drug's quantity, potency, how much dose being injected hope this information helps.
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, you have not mentioned the name of drug that is being used in epidural procedure, if this is the steroid then some side effects are likely and it is better to discus with the doctor because it is all depends upon the drug's quantity, potency, how much dose being injected hope this information helps.
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