Post Procedure Instructions for:

• Epidural Steroid Injections
• Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar or Caudal
  Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections
• Facet Joint Injections
• Medial Branch Blocks
  

Following your procedure, please follow these instructions:

• Continue to take your medications as prescribed. An ice pack placed on the injection site for 20 minutes on, then 20 minutes off may also be helpful.
• Remove band-aid from injection site when bleeding stops.
  (Leave on no longer than 24 hours as the adhesive may cause skin irritation.)
• Common side effects from steroid injections include:
  a. Flushing or feeling of warmth
  b. Increased water retention
  c. Leg cramps
  d. Increase in appetite
  e. Increase in blood glucose levels. Note: If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar levels closely.
  *These side effects are to be expected and should not be
  cause for concern.
• If you experience any of the following symptoms within 48
  hours after today’s procedure, please call the office.
  a. Redness, swelling, and/or drainage at the injection site
  b. Fever and/or chills
  c. Severe headache
  d. An increase in numbness and tingling in arms or legs
• If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact
  Dr. Wilson or his nurse Bobbie at (877) 87-DRJIM.