Intrathecal Injection Treatment in India

Sophia Khan, a 42-year-old architect and...

Sophia Khan, a 42-year-old architect and mother of two, had been battling severe, debilitating lower back pain radiating down her left leg for over a year. An MRI revealed a large lumbar disc herniation compressing a nerve root. Despite months of physical therapy, oral medications, and two epidural steroid injections, her pain remained at an 8/10, severely limiting her ability to work and care for her young children. Her neurosurgeon, Dr. Chen, recommended an intrathecal injection of a steroid and anesthetic directly into the cerebrospinal fluid space, explaining it as a more targeted 'rescue' option to deliver potent anti-inflammatory medication closer to the irritated nerve. During the procedure, Sophia felt anxious but was reassured by the nursing staff. She experienced a brief, sharp pinch from the local anesthetic, followed by pressure and a strange warm sensation down her leg as the medication was administered. In the days following, the fiery, electric pain that had been her constant companion began to recede. Within a week, her pain was a manageable 2/10. Emotionally, she had felt trapped and despairing, grieving the loss of her active life and fearing she'd never be fully present for her family. The successful outcome brought profound relief and hope; she felt like she had been given her life back and could finally see a path forward to recovery.