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Whenever you feel that your back pain has been stopping you from doing certain important activities, it might be a high time to opt for a spinal epidural injection. Firstly, take note there are actually many causes of back pain and spinal epidural injection can only be a temporary source of relief. The spinal epidural injection can actually relieve pain almost immediately right after the affected area has been injected. Though there is a slight tingling and numbness in the area, such side effects only take about thirty to forty five minutes to subside. Aside from this, you will also notice numbness and weakness of the legs for about thirty minutes as well. After the procedure, you will then be placed under observance for about thirty minutes. For the food, patient is advised to take light meals prior to the procedure and routine medications are still allowed to be taken even before the procedure, except for insulin administration.