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How To Treat After Cortisone Injection?

Hi, I was given a cortisone injection in L3-L4 in hopes of preventing herniated disc surgery. The Dr. hit a nerve, so painful. Went home, two weeks later went back for a second cortisone injection, same thing happened, he hit same or another nerve, nothing more painful. Since then I have had excruciating nerve pain in my right thigh. It has been a year and I can still barely walk. I have been on Cymbalta, Neurontin, Lyrica,(sp) have had injections in my hip and Radio Frequency Nerve Ablation in my sacroiliac spine. Nothing has helped. I did have the disc surgery, very successful but, do not know what to do with the pain in my thigh, almost unbearable. I only want a little relief. I've been to Dr. after Dr. and am very discouraged with them. Thank you in advance with any suggestions. Gloria
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

You may need to do MRI spine again with contrast to see for nerve compression

If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.


For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication need to be continued.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS therapy will help


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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How To Treat After Cortisone Injection?

Hello, I have studied your case. You may need to do MRI spine again with contrast to see for nerve compression If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help. Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication need to be continued. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS therapy will help Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.