Is the steroid used for an epidural steroid injection the same steroid that some athletes abuse?
The steroid, depomedrol, is similar to the type of steroid your own body produces. It is not the same type of steroid used illegally by some athletes. Are there any complications associated with an epidural steroid injection? The epidural steroid injection has a long history of safe use. There is only a 1 percent chance that you will suffer from a brief headache after receiving an epidural steroid injection. Also, whenever skin is punctured, there is a slight chance it may become infected, resulting in redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth at the injection site. If you experience a headache or develop an infection at the injection site, immediately notify your physician.
