health sectionhealth sectionEpidural catheters may be used in cancer patients who have not found relief in oral opiate medications. There have been some side effects associated with the use of epidurals in cancer patients.
According to spine-health.com, epidural shots have been used since 1952 to treat lower back pain, including pain associated sciatica. Sciatica pain often inhibits you from living a normal life. Epidural shots are recommended for patients whose sciatica pain is so severe that you cannot easily perform regular activities.
An epidural is not just for labor pain management. It is also used in treating pinched nerves, during certain types of surgery and for back and neck pain management.
