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[wascaptain5214]

Ive been getting epidural cortisone injections at t8/t9 in my thoracic spine for pain relief. are these injections harmful in the long term? thx

[MuscleScience]

Ive been getting epidural cortisone injections at t8/t9 in my thoracic spine for pain relief. are these injections harmful in the long term? thx

It kind of depends on who you ask but on the subject. Orthopods will tell you that there is low chance of side effects occurring. That is certainly true in the short term. Long term use can cause a variety of bone abnormalities such lose of bone mineral density around the sites of injection, avascular necrosis and and increase chances of fracture.

If your concerned about possible side effects make sure you ask your doctor about them.

[wascaptain5214]

It kind of depends on who you ask but on the subject. Orthopods will tell you that there is low chance of side effects occurring. That is certainly true in the short term. Long term use can cause a variety of bone abnormalities such lose of bone mineral density around the sites of injection, avascular necrosis and and increase chances of fracture.

If your concerned about possible side effects make sure you ask your doctor about them.

i usually get a good month of no pain after i get it. but after that it wears off and its back to "back" pain..lol.. it is unbelievable the amount of pain meds the quacks prescribe for me. i do not take them as directed, i couldn't function if i did. i guess its a toss up between pain meds and injections. thx for your input and time....