cervical epidural injection and PN pain
 

I have several herniated or bulging discs in my cervcal spine and on friday i was given an epidural steroid injection to help with neck pain which becomes worse if i carry anything for a period of time or try to use my arms over my head for more than a few minutes. Big mistake! The PN pain in my feet has taken off since the night of the injection. In the last 3 years i have been able to get the throbbing, burning, stabbing , crushing pains when in bed at night under a great degree of control with electrical therapy, b1 and whatever else has helped it, ive tried many things. My main pain problems are standing on my feet or walking which feels like im standing on broken bones and still the crushing pain when walking or sitting. All of that throbbing, burning, stabbing and crushing pain is back with a vengeance at night in bed. Also my dead numb feet have become even more numb which i didnt think was possible. IM hoping that it doesnt last long. I have no idea what about the injection set it off. Nothing having to do with my neck has affected my feet before. Im canceling injection #2 set for 2 weeks from now. To top it off it hasnt done much for my neck pain either.

Hi
 

Why not call the Dr.ask him what;s going on,it takes a while for those to
work,,and they don't always work for everyone..Can you tell us what kind
Dr. your seeing..I know it hurts and i'm so sorry,Sunday's are slow but more
will come by to help. Your not alone I just wanted you to know..:) Hugs to all Sue

I'd ask
 

over at spinal forum... there are some cervies there.

They might be able to relate to this issue better than we can.

it was done by anesthesiologist and ordered by an orthopedist. Its another example of something being done which can set off PN. That is why i generally try to avoid anything invasive.

I had a steriod injection in my hip a couple years back and it aggravated the heck out my feet, my feet were pretty good at that time but as soon as i had it and started to walk out the hospital my feet burned like crazy, it was really severe, it took about 3 days to settle back down to normal again, i hope yours settle down soon.

Brian :)