A caudal epidural is a nerve block in which a catheter is inserted into the tailbone and passed through the epidural space to a location in the spine (for example L5 through S4), and an anesthetic and a long-acting steroid are released.
In reviewing comments on this board, there have been mixed responses to this procedure. Some have been relieved of pain for hours or days, while some have experienced an increase in pain.
If you have had this procedure, could you please comment as to whether your experience was positive, negative, or neutral?
Caudal epidural block
Re: Caudal epidural block
Just be aware of the risk of arachnoidits if a steroid is used. http://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/arachnoiditis
It's not common but I have a friend that got it from an epidural and her life has very difficult.
It's not common but I have a friend that got it from an epidural and her life has very difficult.
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
Re: Caudal epidural block
I got relief for a few hours. No side effects.
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PN after using pickaxe doing yardwork 6/11
Potter MRI: Scar tissue abutting L pudendal.
Hibner consult 10/11 w/ plan: 2 mo. PT
No meds work for me
PRF X 3 times in Denver ( was pain free for 5 months after second)
Potter MRI: Scar tissue abutting L pudendal.
Hibner consult 10/11 w/ plan: 2 mo. PT
No meds work for me
PRF X 3 times in Denver ( was pain free for 5 months after second)