I had the injection done in a surgery center under fluoroscopic x-ray. I immediately felt left leg and thigh go numb and was a little dizzy and thirsty but ok. 2-3 hrs later I felt like the needle was stuck in my back approx. 2-3 inches above the injection site and have been in excruciating pain ever since. I take Norco for pain management 3 time a day and it wasn't touching it. Feels like the needle/knife moves when I move and I could hardly dress myself let alone care for my children. I waited thinking this is normal but the injection site itself never really bothered me. Finally by day 5 I couldn't take it, I went to ER and they told me they believe root nerve was hit. Follow up with Dr that did the procedure. After a day in a half response was MRI and blood work is ordered, I have arthritis and I need to quit smoking!! I know I need to stop smoking but what does that have to do with all this ADDED pain since this miracle shot as the doctor put it. I have read people have gotten relief from them so I gave in, now I am so sorry i ever did. Still at a loss as to what tp do, the doctors seem to look at me like I am making it up. MRI is scheduled for next week!