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Have pivd ap diameter 8 mm
Earlier have much pain in back and left leg
Epidural steroid injection done after 2month got some relief in leg pain
But from 5days pain again started in back and left leg as well as right leg and severe stiffness
Why again it happened?
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Get mri done if compression nerve is high needs surgical intervention
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Get clinical examination done and if needed repeat MRI
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Dr. Praveen Goparaju
Spine Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Epidural steroid helps in decreasing inflammation for certain duration of time. just like tablets, it is temporary.
If the pain id very severe, try to consult the doctor again
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Oral Medications
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic Surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Do you have mri?
Before injection, mri is must
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