Again, be cautious here. According to my osteopath the surgery success rate
varies.
It is not always effective and never completely effective. Talk to the
osteopath and
ask lots of questions.
Cheers!!
Jim
On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 9:57 AM, Lester <oldsaabguy@comcast.net> wrote:
> Lin, steroids are a stopgap measure from what I have seen. NO, I haven't
> needed them but several around me have and the end result is always the
> surgery. The surgery will not make you better then next day but , all
> other
> things being equal, will get better and longer lasting results.
>
> Lester
>
>
> On May 5, 2011, at 5:25 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> > List,
> > Before I say yes to my doctors I would like some info on back repairs,
> > surgery, spinal injection steroids etc. I just had my MRI because I have
> > numbness in both my feet for the last 3 years and physical therapy and
> > acupuncture is not stopping the process. I meet with the doctor today to
> > discuss the results but just looking at the photos it appears I have a
> > squished nerve. I know the PT doctor wants to do an epidural of steroids,
> I
> > think it is a good start as surgery should be the last thing. I am no
> wimp
> > to lower back pain I have been on ice every morning for years I just
> don't
> > want this problem to cut off the use of my feet. I have had cronic back
> pain
> > as far back (no pun) as 17 which increased in the 10 years of ambulance /
> > EMT work so I am very familiar with my situation I'm just now moving
> forward
> > with treatment because it is at a concerned level.
> >
> > Steroids anyone ; )
> >
> > This list has never left me in the dark. You guys & gals have made life
> > easier with your wisdom.
> > Lin
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