Steroid injection

[Scarlett]

Are there any negative side effects to having a steroid injection for a back problem?

[smudge]

Hi Scarlett - After suffering for a very long time with neck/back pain, I reluctantly gave in to having a steriod injection in the neck area. It was only a tincy wincy bit uncomfortable whilst being administered, but after only two days I was free of pain & have been since. That was three years ago. I have had no side affects (that I'm aware of) & I wouldn't hesitate to have it done again.

I have also had steriod injections for tennis elbow. 

[smudge]

P.S. I hope you feel better soon - that's if it is you with the back pain of course.

[Scarlett]

Bless you smudge- thanks for that! I didn't think there would be any real side effects, but just wanted to be sure. I avoid drugs and medicine normally, but this has just got to be done!!x

[smudge]

I'm sure you'll be fine Scarlett & I wish you well soon.

P.S. Just realised I spelt steroid incorrectly twice - must be my tablets!

[Cheekystar]

HI Scarlett I know you posted this some time ago but I've only just come across it,

I've had epiduram steroid injections 4 times now, the first didn't work, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th did, the only side effect were feeling sore and tender, I did however have a problem after my last one where they nipped my spinal fluid sack and I had a spinal fluid leak, which was solved a few weeks later. i'm sure by now you've had it done, hope it went well