Many years ago (when Alan never had any back pain), they sent him for an epidural HOPING it would have some effect on his neuropathic pain.

It did nothing. It was one injection, they called it an epidural, he had to stay in a chair for one hour after the procedure and then we went home.

I asked about this and now they don't make you sit in a chair for one hour to monitor you. I gather so many people get these injections that you just go in, get the shot and go home.

We shall see.