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Does Transforaminal Injections Cause Severe Pain In Arms And Legs?

I had 2 transforaminal injections 3/12/14 on left side and over a month later now have severe pins and needles on both left and right sides in arms, legs, hands and feet. Could a nerve have been hit? I was in agony when they did the second injection.
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Dear usually transforaminal injections are safe but any invasive procedure has its own risks.local site infection, bleeding, nerve damage and worsening of symptoms. If nerve damage accure the pain may locate the area specific dermatomal supply but both leg and arm pain less chances. You may be suffering multiple nerve root compression may be reason for leg and arm pain. Please check it out with mri spine then we will come to know. Use tab Pregaba 75mg twice a day. If symptoms not improved consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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Does Transforaminal Injections Cause Severe Pain In Arms And Legs?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear usually transforaminal injections are safe but any invasive procedure has its own risks.local site infection, bleeding, nerve damage and worsening of symptoms. If nerve damage accure the pain may locate the area specific dermatomal supply but both leg and arm pain less chances. You may be suffering multiple nerve root compression may be reason for leg and arm pain. Please check it out with mri spine then we will come to know. Use tab Pregaba 75mg twice a day. If symptoms not improved consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.