<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hi, I had an ESI 9 days ago to relieve discomfort from a trapped nerve between vertebrae c6 andC7. Nine days later Im still experiencing dizziness neck stiffness at the point of entry. I was told prior to procedure the recovery time was 48hours but I dont feel I am able to sit upright for long periods of time. I am taking pregabalin 75mg any nortriptyline 25mg and Celebrex.can you advise what might be causing the delay to recovery please?  <response>: Hi, You had recently undergone cervical epidural steroid injection for C6-C7 disc and root entrapment are suffering from dizziness and stiffness which can occur a complication of injectionPlease contact your primary doctorNeurologist for further examination may require repeat MRI cervical region with screening brain to rule out any fresh changes I meant complicationMeantime take rest, have plenty of fluids, continue the above medicationRegards Chat Doctor. 