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I am finally going to see a neurosurgeon with my MRI in hand. I am so leery about this. The nerves are starting to do flip flops. Wish me luck! Oh and btw, what is an epidural for the back? Is is similar to getting cortisone? I am thinking this is for an opinion only just to see how I feel when I meet him. I am not in pain 24/7 like some are and thank God for that. I can't stand for long periods or walk a long ways but that's about it. I still think the knee doctor dropped me off the table because I was fine until the new knee. :h

gale_hawkins · Answer

Sorrow about the new pain that followed knee replacement. Hope they can tell you something positive.After falling flat on my back nearly 3 weeks ago I have been reading.

the_dung_beetle · Answer

None of that sounds like fun.  Best of luck for some healing and health ... : )

sarguy · Answer

n epidural is basically a spinal needle, when you get an epidural you won t feel anything in that area for 3-4 hours maybe longer depending on the strength you are given. I had one for bladder surgery and it was 5 hours before I could feel anything below my waist.

photonut4 · Answer

I have had 4 epidurals in my spine so far and they have been a life saver.  I can now turn my head/neck without any pain.  Getting the epidural is very easy, so do not fear it.  The first ones I got in Florida and they did awake sedation, so you have no idea what is going on.  In TN, the just gave me a local, and it was even easier.  It hurt less than getting the IV inserted in Florida for the sedation.  Good luck with yours.

emzee · Answer

Thank you everyone. Especially interested in how they decide to give you an epidural over cortisone, or visa versa?

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