Hi I'm wondering if anyone has had similar issues with CT guided nerve root injection flares?
I have grade 2 spondylolithesis with foraminal stenosis which is worse on my left side.
I got a CT guided nerve root steroid injection into my left L5 S1 4 weeks ago and I had an immediate increase in pins and needles in my feet.
The first few weeks were awful but there has been some improvement albeit slow.
I've been in touch with my Neurologist who said that my spine is very curved so the needle had to be inserted twice to get it in place properly and may have irritated my S1 nerve and it could take months to settle.
I'm autistic and I feel the tingling is like a full on neumatic drill in my feet and it's causing my mental health to decline dramatically.
My GP tried me on Pregablin and Gabapentin but I took quite severe reactions to them and had to stop taking them.
The only med I can tolerate is Diazepam and it doesn't stop the pins and needles but it does as least let my body relax enough to rest somewhat.
Anyway I am just wondering if anyone has had similar issues and if they got better over time.
My poor autistic brain thinks this is me forever and Its making the situation worse.
Just to add I've been for an emergency MRI scan at the hospital and there is no red flags that could be causing the issues.
Any advice would be welcome