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Default Epidural spinal injections for pain from bulging/herniated disks

On Nov 26, 10:30*am, Omelet > wrote:
> In article >,
> *"Dave Bugg" > wrote:
>
> > Omelet wrote:
> > > I don't want to start a thread here about this.
> > > If anyone has had this done, please e-mail me.
> > > This e-mail works...

>
> > > Considering this procedure for Thursday 12-03-09...

>
> > I'm dealing with the need for this because post-surgical results have not
> > been as expected with regard to back pain. I'm looking at cortisone
> > injections, what medication are you looking at?

>
> I was reluctant to start yet another off topic thread this close to the
> holiday message flood, but there is a lot of collective wisdom on this
> list and I value experienced input. ;-) Many thanks to those that
> responded via private mail.
>
> Dave, Dr. Thai talked about epidural cortisol injections as well. Seems
> to be the gold standard. Chiropractic is controlling my lumbar pain
> nicely. This issue is with my neck causing upper back cramping and
> severe arm pain and weakness. I have had an MRI that reveals bulging
> disks at C5, C6 and C7. C7 being the largest of the three and that's
> what is causing the most pain.
>
> He prescribed a Medrol pack for me yesterday to help with the pain while
> I wait and it's helping already. *He also offered Hydrocodone, but I
> turned that down. I don't want to take Opiates.
>
> Another cool item that helps a LOT, especially with lower back spasms is
> one of these:
>
> <http://www.medicalproductsonline.org/meprondi75mu.html> *I use it as
> needed and use the settings recommended by my Chiropractor. *
> Electrotherapy is very helpful...
> --


What's the matter hypocritical piggy. No more smarmy comebacks? You
been found out and beaten? It hurts? Sorry. The best you can do for
yourself in order to save face is to not answer my posts; which is
what you're doing. Congrats coward.

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