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I'm back from my first (and I hope only) Epidural Steroid Injection. I received the injection under a fluoroscope guided epidurogram, at the L5-S1 point (position?). I was a little nervous going in (it is my SPINE, afterall), but still ready to go.
After a little numbing agent, the Colonel emplaced the needle. It was like a bee sting; not too bad. A couple of minutes later, the meds were introduced. It was kind of weird, because my right butt cheek got a little cold. Quick as that, it was over. After the big bandaid was put on, he said "It's all done; you can get up now". Wow. I can still move around and walk! (Slight paranoia on my part).
The guidance now is don't do ANYTHING strenuous for two weeks, until the followup exam. All I feel now (seven hours later) is a little discomfort in my lower back. I think it's going to work. Maybe I can jump again....
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