Epidural Shot

[Young Scrappy]

Question. A friend of mine has a herniated disc which is causing a pinched nerve. A doctor very close to us suggested an epidural and if it doesn't work then surgery. Has anyone else taken this route?

Thanks,
Mark

 

[edmorel]

An epidural is used as temporary relief fro women going through birth. I'm sure it has other medical uses but your friend sounds like he needs a permanent solution and the epidural is not exactly like a flu shot.

 

[globetrotter]

my mother, who is 75 and is a basket of pains and falling appart joints, has had two. they hurt like a mother ******. but they made her feel better for a period of time.

 

[ang_kangkong]

I highly recommend. It's good for awhile. Took anti-inflammatories before this, and this was way more effective. It's good to not do anything to "anger" the disc again with activities that are high impact, but definitely give it a try.