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Has Anyone W/AS Had Nerve Blocks OR Epidural Injections?

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Oklahoma City, OK

I’ve had numerous injections in my neck & spine but my question is:
Has anyone felt so fatigued that they were down for almost a week afterwards?
Every time I’m so exhausted I’m in bed for 5 days. The 1st 3 so tired I barely Get out of bed.
The 3rd day I always feel like I’m coming down with something & by the 5th day I’m better.

Anyone else with AS that this happens?

February 20, 2023
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

The depression along with pain and anxiety is very debilitating for weeks at a time.

February 22, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Only worked for 7 months for me then stopped so it is a hit or miss with some so it depends on you and how your body takes to it 😊

November 26, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I've had multiple nerve blocks, nerve ablations, and steroid shots. The ONLY thing that helped longer than 2 weeks was steroid shots!

April 20, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

No help with injections at all

March 21, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I've had multiple nerve blocks and ablation. To me...they are painfully and NOT any help to me at all. The last one put me in E.r. as I could not move my left leg at all! Took 2 shots 1 month apart to calm this down. Still hurts but I deal with it. I've had several shots of lidocaine they really help.

February 27, 2023

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