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Default Epidural spinal injections for pain from bulging/herniated disks

brooklyn1 wrote:
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> Omelet wrote:
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> > Dave, Dr. Thai talked about epidural cortisol injections as well.

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> Pain block shots can ease discomfort but cure nothing. Many people


Cortisol is not a pain block. It is a hormone
which is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Reducing
inflammation can decrease pressure on nerves.