Hello. I am 18 years old and am unfortunate enough to have a very severe l4-l5 disc hurniation. Before considering surgery, I am hoping to have luck with a combination of physical therapy and an epidural injection.

My orthapedic surgeon told me he could not do a pain injection in this particular area. I was sent to a pain management certified anesthesiologist. He usually does these injections in his office procedure room, without sedation. It has a fluroscope setup. However, he said my injury is very deep. It will require some sedation, and to be done, by him, in a one-day surgery center.

I have researched this procedure and found information about the nature of the procedure, as well as potential pain after the procedure. However, I cannot find much discussion as to pain during the procedure. I will openly admit, plain and simple, I am afraid of what the pain may be like during the procedure.

Has anyone ever had a lumbar epidural injection with some sedation? If so, I would be endlessly thankful for an honest description of any pain or discomfort you may have felt during the procedure.

Thank you, andrew.