Epidural tomorrow

My fusion surgery had both an orthopedic surgeon and a neurosurgeon.

Cannot help you much other than to describe my experience getting an epidermal years ago (fluid sample rather than injection).
1.) Try not to look at the syringe because it is intimidating.
2.) It was a relatively painless procedure, with pressure being the only sensation.

Well, isn't that a coincidence. I too am having an epidural tomorrow for stenosis, though it doesn't sound as severe as yours. If I'm on my feet for any time I need to sit down or take a knee to change the angle of my back. I'm having it done by an anesthiologist who specializes in pain relief. I had a herniated disc removed about 8 yrs. ago by a neurosurgeon, when they identified some stenosis. Since then the stenosis is slowly become more limiting so I'm hoping the epidural will do the trick. He predicts, if it works, I could receive an epidural 3 to 4 times a year. If it isn't successful we'll consider other surgical options. I hope it's as successful as the disc surgery was, as I almost danced out of there the next day.
Good luck tomorrow . .
Peter

When it comes to needles there is some saying about "all you will notice is the little prick".
Best of results...........

This morning was my third epidural injection in my spine. As imaudigger said, mostly painless (none really for me), mostly pressure. Arthritis and deteriorating disks, some pinching of the nerves here. The injections have helped to be sure, but not a cure for me. There is still pain.

At the time, my management is pain rubs and pain pills (as few opioids as possible. Trying not to kill my tummy or liver with aspirin).

Next step is physical therapy. This will hopefully help the muscles for longer term relief. Hope I don't have to do the surgery thing, but will if it comes down to it.

I first thought I'd read wrong... Epidurals are for ladies in the delivery room.... Was my belief.
Then I read more. You guys are in serious need. I'll be praying for you.
Nate

Nate, that is what I thought Epidurals were for myself. But with less pain going on, I'm not arguing!

I had back surgery a couple of years ago for a rather larger synovial cyst on my L4/L5. The sciatic nerve pain was so severe I could barely do anything but sit in a chair all day. When it first hit my I was out in the woods behind my house squirrel hunting and I actually had to crawl about 1/4 mile home cause I was unable to stand.

I still have some minor sciatic pain but nothing close to what it was. I considered this far worse than kidney stones because a kidney stone is gone in a day or two but this lasted months and it didn't stop.

I went to a neurosurgeon and walked out of the hospital a few hours after surgery.

Neuro all the way. I had 3 levels fused on a Tuesday. Came back Wednesday afternoon for a little bit and was at work all day by Friday. I woke up from the surgery feeling better than I had in years. Several friends have used orthos snd none had results like that...

Chuck S, post: 451700, member: 698 wrote: did you use an orthopedic or neurosurgeon?

Fortunately I've never had any back problems, but if I did I would make damn sure both of the above surgeons are present during any surgical procedure.
Wish you the best. 😎

No back surgery (knock on wood) but the practice I go to has neurosurgeons, neurologists & physiatrists. No orthopedists

Neurosurgeon. L4-L5 fusion and assorted hardware. I was in the hospital for 2-3 days afterwards. (I can't remember.)

Procedure went well and quite quickly.
This buys me some time to queue up for the full rebuild similar to other s here. Have to decide about
what type of surgeon though.

Bump TTT.