They aren't planning on putting me out for the epidurals.  He said he was going to numbthe site ( which the nurse said burns) wait a few minutes and then do the epidural with the fluroscope.  They are doing it mid spine i was told and the second one is called a selective nerve root block at L5-S1 the sheet says.  I'm not sure the difference.  I hope that my experience isn't like yours.  i don't think I could take it! The first appointment says - Lumbar epidural / steroid injection.   Hopefully all goes well.  Keep your fingers crossed for me!