Subsequently, he referred me to a pain management doctor, where I understand that treatment is likely to be an epidural injection into the lower back near the spine. I am concerned about the risks ...

Subsequently, he referred me to a pain management doctor, where I understand that treatment is likely to be an epidural injection into the lower back near the spine. I am concerned about the risks ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on shingles. I am 66 years old and in fairly good health. I had both Shingrix shots about five years ago. I take hydroxyurea for polycythemia vera (PV).

Objective is to examine the effect of epidural analgesia in first stage of labor on occurrence of cesarean and operative vaginal deliveries in nulliparous women and multiparous women without a ...

Subsequently, he referred me to a pain management doctor, where I understand that treatment is likely to be an epidural injection into the lower back near the spine. I am concerned about the risks ...

Researchers evaluated the association between epidural steroid injection use and fracture incidence among older patients with radicular pain.

There is an increased risk for osteoporotic fractures among patients receiving epidural steroid injections for radicular pain relief, especially within the first 6 months and among those who have ...

A CSE is an initial injection of low dose anaesthetic, which works within 5 minutes. The pain relieving action will wear off after 1-2 hours and the anaesthetist can insert the epidural solution via ...

The effects of an epidural will last for about 2 hours after the medication has been stopped. You might then start to feel some discomfort from the effects of giving birth, such as tenderness in the ...

The cost of facet joint injections can vary. They are typically on the level of what an epidural steroid injection might cost and are typically covered by insurance. However, they often require prior ...