Spinal epidural block for disc extrusion?

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I had an mri and results showed I had a disc extrusion between my L4 and L2. What are the alternatives to having a spinal block to reduce the pain? And how painful is the procedure?
A couple things you should know-

1) Spinal blocks are not permanent. It basically stops the nerve impulses going through an area. Your body will reroute the nerve impulses. As a result, the pain will usually return in a year or two, depending on how fast the body reroutes the nerve signals.

2) Spinal blocks do not "fix" the problem. The merely deaden the pain. The problem is still there. It is better to fix the real cause of the problem that to ignore it by "deadening" the symptoms.

As for solutions, The best solution is to find a chiropractor who has a DRX-9000 machine. This is a specialized machine that places traction on the body and relieves the pressure on the disc. As a result, the disc is able to heal. It has been scientifically shown to be the most successful technique for treating disc extrusions. As for pain, it will vary depending on the severity of your condition. Most patients have little or no pain with the procedure and like I said, it is highly successful. In addition, having a chiropractor align your spine can help take pressure off the nerves that are causing pain.

I wish you the best of luck with this.  (+ info)

what is the difference between an epidural and a spinal block?

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A spinal is an injection given once, where as with an epidural there is a tube inserted or something so they can give you pains meds continually  (+ info)

Has anyone had an epidural and other spinal injection for Sciatica,and do they work.And how long did it last?

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before the injections wore off.I know alot of you ladies have had them for childbirth but the epidural in my case would only be to numb the area before they put other injections into my spine.
i have and it works great for a few months
also walking every day is good for back problems  (+ info)

What's the difference between a spinal block and an epidural?

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The procedure is approximately the same, but generally an epidural catheter is left in your back, so that you can get a constant infusion of numbing medication for as long as your labor lasts, whereas a spinal is just one shot of medication. They might use a spinal when they know how long you need to be numb (for example, if you were to have a C-section) or if you are very close to delivering, and they know you only need to be numb for an hour or so before you deliver. Spinals tend you make you more numb so that you may not feel anything, whereas with epidurals you MAY feel something, but still not pain if it is working right.  (+ info)

What is more severe, subdural hematoma or epidural hematoma?

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subdural hematoma is more likely to cause problems ,  (+ info)

Is it side effect of epidural/spinal anesthesia?

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My mother is recovering from a GYN surgery she had done about 1 month ago with epidural (or spinal) anesthesia. She is complaining of numbness on her legs from the knees down.
A doctor had told her long ago that the numbness is normal and it stays for about 3 years.
True or false?
Only serious and educated answers please.
Thank you!
HELL NO! that is not normal- I BET HE HIT A NERVE!

It is an anesthetic and wears - not complete numbness..
there is a condition that can come out of this and it escapes me, but still not this long!

I would be seeking legal council

GOD BLESS YOUR MOTHER AND I WISH HER WELL!  (+ info)

Difference between spinal block and epidural?

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I am 36 weeks pregnant and the baby is breech so I will be having a c-section. I have had a natural delivery before and did not recieve an epidural. My OB says that he prefers to have a spinal block on his patients rather than an epidural. But, in the end, it's my choice. Can you tell me the difference between the two and if you have had either, what your experience was with that one?
Spinal (saddle block, intrathecal): an injection of opiates between the vertebrae of the low-mid back, through the epidura, and just beyond the dura – before the spinal cord. This injection is directly into the spinal fluid.

Pros: near instantaneous relief, less medication than epidural, less chance of infection as there is no running line, should completely numb in the uterine area. Should still be able to feel the tightening of the contractions.

Cons: Cons: can be ineffective (either completely or in ‘windows’), readministration means another needle, cause fever, maternal drop in bp, fetal respiratory depression, arresting of labor, inability to push, urinary incontinence, decreased cardiac output of either mother or neonate, increase risk of jaundice, fetal bradycardia (decreasing heartrate with or without contractions), improper engagment (head or presenting part not moving through the pelvis correctly), breastfeeding problems, fetal death, maternal death, or cardiac arrest. Long term consequences can include chronic lower back pain, spinal headache, ruptured discs, or permanent nerve damage.

Epidural: a cocktail of various opiates and narcotic anesthetics placed into a catheter (thin tubing). The catheter is fed between the vertebrae of the low-mid back and into the epidura space before the dura/spinal cord; hence the term ‘epidural’.

Pros: can be given in varying doses, works quickly (within 5-10 minutes), easy to re-administer if it runs out, easy to increase the dose if necessary for a c-section, should completely numb from the uterus to the toes.

Cons: can be ineffective (either completely or in ‘windows’), cause fever, maternal drop in bp, fetal respiratory depression, breastfeeding problems, increase risk of jaundice, fetal bradycardia (decreasing heartrate with or without contractions), improper engagment (head or presenting part not moving through the pelvis correctly), arresting of labor, inability to push, urinary incontinence, fetal death, maternal death, or cardiac arrest. Long term consequences can include chronic lower back pain and ruptured disc.

The main differences are: how it is administered and that spinals have a higher incidence of spinal headaches (where spinal fluid leaks from the injection site and causes a headache from the spinal cord pulling down from the loss of equilibrium).  (+ info)

will the spinal really numb me more than the epidural?

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last time my epi didnt work for my c-section i could feel much more than i was supposed too... this time im getting a spinal....should i be more numb this time around?
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Does it hurt to get a "spinal" anesthetic (epidural)?

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I need to have minor surgery, and they offered to anesthetize me via a "spinal." (epidural) Is getting the needle as painful as it sounds? Can anyone describe their experience with it?
Unfortunately, I have had many of these done. Believe me, I have ZERO pain tolerance! But, they do not hurt. You only feel a little prick, it's not even as bad as a bee sting would feel. And besides, once the needle stick is over, you feel nothing else. Please don't worry about it! And, if you are really nervous about this procedure, just ask your doctor and maybe he can prescribe you a pill to calm your nerves to take before you go in for the procedure. My doctor did before the first time. He gave me a Valium and something else (I can't remember the name of it), I took it before I left the house and by the time I got to the procedure place, it had kicked in, and I didn't care what they did to me. Best of luck to you and Merry Christmas to you and your family!  (+ info)

Has anyone else experienced an epidural hitting bone instead of going between the spinal bones?

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My epidural never worked when the doctor attempted to administer it. So I had a drug free labor. I have heard from lots of people that this is very rare. I was wondering if anyone else had this awful, painful experience or know of anyone who has.
I may not have been specific enough when describing my experience. The needle would not go in at all after several attempts and it hit bone every time.. It was the worst pain ever..by far worst than my strongest contractions..I was induced with pitocin also if that makes a difference...The doctor asked me if I had ever been diagnosed with scoliosis and the answer is no..I have no idea what kept the epidural from even getting close to being where it should be...I would like to know though! Thanks!
i've never heard of that happening the way you described. i've always been terrified of the thought of an epidural because in the child development type classes i have taken we were taught that there is a very small space where the needle can correctly be inserted and if done incorrectly it usually causes paralysis.  (+ info)

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