Epidural Injection

[Jim]

I have had this problem for about 2 1/2 months and given 2 epidurals but, my question: as a diabetic I was told by the neuro-surgeon that my glucose would spike for about 5 to 6 days - under the first shot the spikes lasted 10 days and on my second shot or at present I am going on 13 days - my concern is: the use of insulin which has boubled or from 50 units(basel & bolus) to 105 units per day: can any one provide me with an idea as to how long can it take and when is too long to long?

Jim

[curt]

sounds like you had a steroid injection, the increase in glucose will probable last until the drug gets use up by your system. If ou are concerned call and ask the doctor. Good luck

[Jim]

This time the spikes in my system lasted 15 days and finally about 2:30 am I was awaken with the sweats and my counts was down to 48 - I normally try to run bellow 100 average so 48 was not that bad but dangerous, anyhow I am back to normal and very happy - I did ask 2 doctors as to why it took so long both believe its up to my physical status.

Jim