I asked the pain guy about the dose of steroid, since one thing I really care about is NOT suppressing my pituitary again. He said it was small, and a different kind from what used to be used, so it wouldn't be an issue.

But one way or another, I had the epidural in June, and it's August, and the improvement is still there. I am much much better.

I'm also on parathyroid injections daily, but they are not supposed to work for 3 - 6 months.