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Is The Medication Of Epidural Nerve Blocks Advisable For Herniated Disc?

I have a herniated disc at L4 L5. We were told that at least trying epidural nerve blocks would be worth it. It started around March 7. I am concerned because I had an episode two weeks ago and then last night where I woke up from wetting the bed. I am a 37 year old female. Do I need surgery ASAP?
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If you are becoming incontinent of urine then, yes, you definitely need surgery. But one episode of wetting the bed would not be considered a sign of incontinence.
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Is The Medication Of Epidural Nerve Blocks Advisable For Herniated Disc?

Hello If you are becoming incontinent of urine then, yes, you definitely need surgery. But one episode of wetting the bed would not be considered a sign of incontinence.