WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

What do I need to know about an epidural steroid injection (ESI)?

An ESI is a procedure to inject steroid medicine into the epidural space. The epidural space is between your spinal cord and vertebrae. Steroids reduce inflammation and fluid buildup in your spine that may be causing pain. You may be given pain medicine along with the steroids Drugscare.us | Buy Prescription Drug without Rx Injectable and Vials.

How do I prepare for an ESI?

Your healthcare provider will talk to you about how to prepare for your procedure. He or she will tell you what medicines to take or not take on the day of your procedure. You may need to stop taking blood thinners or other medicines several days before your procedure. You may need to adjust any diabetes medicine you take on the day of your procedure. Steroid medicine can increase your blood sugar level. Arrange for someone to drive you home when you are discharged.

What will happen during an ESI?

• Your healthcare provider may place the needle into your neck area, middle of your back, or tailbone area. He may inject the medicine next to the nerves that are causing your pain. He may instead inject the medicine into a larger area of the epidural space. This helps the medicine spread to more nerves. Your healthcare provider will use a fluoroscope to help guide the needle to the right place. A fluoroscope is a type of x-ray. After the procedure, a bandage will be placed over the injection site to prevent infection.
  

  What will happen after an ESI?

  Your healthcare provider will tell you when you can bathe and any activity guidelines. Drugscare.us | Buy Prescription Drug without Rx Injectable and Vials.