hello all im writing to you all again i have been going to several different drs like neurosurgeon, neurologist, othropedicsurgeon and now my dr is sending me to get epidural injections in my back cause i found out i have a herniated disc the pain from my neuropathy is reaql bad finally got my sugars somewhat under control could be better but at least they aren't 300-340 anymore but it hurts so bad i can't do simple housework cuse of my back hurtimg me they won't do surgrey to fix it so i could get on with my life so i get upset. im just so scared i don't know what i can't expect from this injection if they can put me to sleep to do it im a nervous wreck if someone could please write back it would help me i will answer any questions you have thank you for your time

Hi Hon.

My husband had the epidural injection. It did not hurt. He immediately got up and was put in a chair to rest for one hour. Then we went home.

So try and not worry. The injection is not bad at all. It's there to help you.

And I hope it does.