Hi Tam! Sorry you are having so much pain and hope the epi does the trick for you. I wish they could give me something for mine.

I agree w/Starfish, on the 3rd back epidural I had, I felt the pain shoot down my leg. Unfortunately, for me~ the epi's were just a quick fix and didn't last long. I had a hip injection 8 days ago and I don't think it helped a bit, but some people have good results. I'm just not one of those people.

I know your'e heading into another surgery soon, but I can't help but say, I wish there was something they could do to help my back/spine pain. It's totally overwhelming me at times. I would gladly have a procedure if it in any way relieved even some of this ARGGGGGHHHH pain! *I know, I say that now*

Take care Tam and thinking good/positive thoughts for you.

(sorry for my rant; I'm just frustrated)