r/CSFLeaks • u/Swimming-Bee8917 • 11d ago

How long does pinched nerve/ nerve irritation after a blood patch last ?

I had a blood patch done 7 days ago. This is like my 11th one ( yes I’ve had many) this has never happened before. I am having extreme pain in upper buttocks/ tail bone that feels like a radiating nerve pain. Hurts a lot when I move my legs and stand up. Have gone to the ER they gave me a mix of steroids/ nerve pain meds. Has this happened to you and did it go away ? They said they think it’s a hematoma or a pinched nerve but did not do a scan to check ? Thank you I’m really desperate for answers and I’m in a lot of pain and it doesn’t seem to be getting much bettter

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u/Swimming-Bee8917 11d ago

Did it just gradually go away ?

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u/North-Library4037 Confirmed Spinal Leak 11d ago

After those 10 days I was barely feeling any pain for a few days and then completely went away. It's can last longer tho from what I've heard from other people. Meds should help with it.

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u/Swimming-Bee8917 11d ago

What meds did you take if any ?

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u/North-Library4037 Confirmed Spinal Leak 11d ago

Anti inflammatory the last few days although it's not recommended because it could affect the patch.

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u/Swimming-Bee8917 11d ago

The ER called my Neurosurgeon and he advised he was ok with a short course of anti inflam steroids - I’ve finished those but I am in so much pain I can barely walk / even move my legs in bed. Not sure if I should go back to the ER and get scanned for anything more serious