Not always. You do not automatically need an MRI before seeing a pain management specialist. Many people assume they need imaging before they can schedule an appointment, but that is not always the case. Pain management doctors often evaluate your symptoms, medical history, and physical exam first. From there, they can decide whether an MRI […]
No. You should not drive yourself home after an epidural injection. Even if you feel fine after the procedure, your body may still be affected in ways that make driving unsafe. Temporary numbness, leg weakness, dizziness, sedation, or delayed side effects can all interfere with your reaction time, coordination, and ability to control a vehicle. […]
If you’ve ever talked to someone who got an epidural injection while someone else with “the same pain” got a nerve block or a joint injection, you may have wondered how pain doctors make that decision. The short answer is simple: pain doctors choose injections based on the likely source of your pain, not just […]
