Can I get epidural injections for my sciatic nerve pain 32 days before my scheduled tummy tuck?

Question

I’m getting a tummy tuck on 9/23 and got my epidural back injections for sciatic pain on 8/21/2020 just making sure that is enough time to get my tummy tuck since the surgeon said I had to get the injections no later than 8/14

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Check with your board certified PS, but getting your epidural injections for your sciatic nerve pain 32 days before a scheduled TT should not be a problem.

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It should be no problem getting an epidural one month prior to your tummy tuck. However, I would clarify this with your surgeon to make sure there are no other reasons for his response.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  There should not be any issue with receiving your epidural injection prior to your tummy tuck.  Hope this helps.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Having epidural injections for your sciatic nerve pain 32 days prior to your tummy tuck should be fine.  It is always best though to discuss it with your surgeon.  Good luck with your tummy tuck!

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