Lin,
I have a couple of herniated disks and they are sending me to pain
management
next week on that. I had these injections with my shoulders and they helped
for a while.
Pete
On Thu, 05 May 2011 06:25:16 -0400, Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com> 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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