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What Causes Weakness In The Leg Post Epidural Shot Intake?
a week ago I got an epidural shot for back pain that resulted sharp, shooting and pin needle pain shooting down my leg and foot. My leg seem very weak and I still get very bad pin need pain in my foot and going down my leg. Should this still be happening? If so, how long after the procedure?
Thu, 20 Sep 2018
Hi,
The problem due to procedure does not last for more than one or two days unless there is some injury to one of the nerves. Did you get an MRI before getting Epidural shot? If the Epidural shot is given in spinal canal stenosis, then the symptoms may persist for a few days.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel
Orthopaedic Surgeon
The problem due to procedure does not last for more than one or two days unless there is some injury to one of the nerves. Did you get an MRI before getting Epidural shot? If the Epidural shot is given in spinal canal stenosis, then the symptoms may persist for a few days.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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