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Can Epidural Steroid Injections Reduce Chronic Tietze S Syndrome?

I have severe chronic Tietze s syndrome. I ve had Epidural Steroid injections last year and again this year. Last ones were injected 2 1/2 weeks ago. I am already experiencing pain. Is there anything else I could try. This is my eighth year of terrible pain! Please help!
posted on Sat, 17 May 2014
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Hello,

You can try anaesthetic patch like bupivacaine patch. Epidural shots are not recommended for long-term use.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Can Epidural Steroid Injections Reduce Chronic Tietze S Syndrome?

Hello, You can try anaesthetic patch like bupivacaine patch. Epidural shots are not recommended for long-term use. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician