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What Causes Pain In My Back And Hip Radiating To My Knee After Epidural?

I had an epidural last summer to help ongoing pain in my back and hip that shot to my knee. I ended up with a hematoma that had to be evacuated immediately because I couldn t use my left leg (where the pain was originally). Needless to say, the epidermal did not work but the surgery on my spine helped immensely. I m not in the pain I was in but it has gotten really bad. My doctor prescribed me narco until I can have another epidermal (which I am extremely reluctant to do) however, until then what can I do to get comfortable?
Tue, 4 Jun 2019
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Hello,

As per your history, it may be due to nerve compression at lumbar spine level

For that you can take tablet acetaminophen. Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally. Heating pads will also give

For further assessment you may require MRI back and nerve conduction studies after consultation

You may require tablet gabapentine after consultation

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain In My Back And Hip Radiating To My Knee After Epidural?

Hello, As per your history, it may be due to nerve compression at lumbar spine level For that you can take tablet acetaminophen. Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally. Heating pads will also give For further assessment you may require MRI back and nerve conduction studies after consultation You may require tablet gabapentine after consultation Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician