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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain Post Epidural Nerve Root Injection

After epidural nerve root injection. 2 wks ago I m in serve pain size of orange bottom 3 ribs stating slightly in back to front ,had blood test on liver gallbladder kidney all clear ,but I m worried they ll take me in as I go on holiday in 5 days but the pain is horrendous I m in 8 tramadol day but its not really helping do I need go to AE sorry to waste your time but as I m in benefits I can t afford to pay will wait see if I get worse and go to AE just hoped I could hold out without it been dangerous for a week ,I do have great pain threshold but its beating m e
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Hello,

The solution depends upon the status of pain before the epidural injection. If the severity of pain is bit lesser than that of pre injection status, one can wait for couple of days to a week for resolution of symptoms over a period of time. If the symptoms do remain same in intensity, one has to immediately consult at an ER for possible need of MRI or other relevant investigations to find out best remedy possible.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain Post Epidural Nerve Root Injection

Hello, The solution depends upon the status of pain before the epidural injection. If the severity of pain is bit lesser than that of pre injection status, one can wait for couple of days to a week for resolution of symptoms over a period of time. If the symptoms do remain same in intensity, one has to immediately consult at an ER for possible need of MRI or other relevant investigations to find out best remedy possible. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon