In December I was diagnosed with a large
disc herniation (L4-L5) with nerve root compression causing my entire
left shin and foot to feel numb. Having had issues with this area in
the past and knowing the doctor knew the history and had successfully
administered cortisone before, we decided to go ahead with the
injections. A week after my 1st injection I had dark heavy spotting,
but no "real flow". A week and a half ago it got very heavy, but no
clots, which I usually have. My concern - scary as anything - is that
when the flow got heavier I started getting severe pain right in my
sternum. It comes out of nowhere and mimics what I assume would feel
like a heart attack. I am already on muscle relaxers due to the disc
hernia and attributed the fact that that my cramps weren't bad to the
fact I was on the MRs. So, yesterday, I went for shot #2 and mentioned
this and he told me he wants me to see the OB-GYN to rule out anything.
He said cortisone shots usually cause the opposite in that you may miss
a period. Can't wait to see the after effects after yesterday's shot.Anyone ever get chest pain? I made an appt. with my OB-GYN but is
only for the 24th. I do believe my MRI of lumbar spine had a couple
frames where you could see my uterus with big black circles (fibroid
tumors?). I am 39 and am a type I diabetic (insulin-dependent) - never
had children. Appreciate any feedback!