After the Procedure
- The patient is wheeled to the recovery area where the medical staff continues to monitor the patient.
- Patients are usually discharged home within 30-60 minutes with post-op instructions.
- The area around the injection site will feel numb for one to two hours following the injection.
- Steroids may cause side effects that may last for 2 to 3 days:
- Temporary flare (worsening) of your pain
- Headache
- Flushing (face red and sweaty)
- Difficulty sleeping
- Irritability
- Water retention