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vplante
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 Posted: 06/28/06 - 08:55 Post subject: Epidural Steroid Injections and missed period |
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| I was wondering if having 2 shots for my bulging discs would interupt my period. |
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Jannie
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| Posted: 06/29/06 - 19:06 Post subject: |
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Hi, I am also taking epidural shots for my back pain and I have already had two. People used to scare me before my first shot and tell me stories about how it would hurt, about all the negative side effects and I was really scared. Then my doctor explained that this goes for cortisone shots that need to be taken every day and that those that I received were practically painless with possible slight discomfort.
However, the story about interrupting periods is true. I had problems both times. They were not real problems, I was just late both times.
And when I was getting the shot, I got a little bit dizzy but that’s all.
It was nothing comparing to having blood taken out when I nearly fainted. : ) |
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| Posted: 12/07/07 - 09:25 Post subject: Re: Epidural Steroid Injections and missed period |
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| vplante wrote: | | I was wondering if having 2 shots for my bulging discs would interupt my period. |
Hi I have been receiving Epidural injections for almost 1 yrs now, I receive them once a month due to chronic back pain, They do not hurt, they are quite helpfull, actually I live for the releif each month. The two side effects I have found is I do skip periods, not late actually skip them, I have always had a normal period same time same day each month, since starting the injections I may only get a period every 3 months very hard to monitor as they are so rare and irregular, that is not a complaint. The side effect I am not happy with is that I have gained 40 pounds in this time, I do exorcise and try to eat correctly, no matter what I do the weight will not go away. You have to weigh the pro's and con's I very much dislike the weight gain being thin all of my life, however the relief I get from the injections are worth it. The pain other wise is exscruciating.
I hope that this helps you. Dont freak your not pregnant just no period or cramps, when you finally do have a period, I have found (I did not have bad cramps or back pain prior) But the pain in cramps and back pain are intensified after not having a period for the long intervals. Good luck |
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