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Severe Scoliosis, Lower Back Pain, Have Post Polio Syndrome. Pain Persist After Taking Epidurals. Solution?

I am a 63 year old female with severe scoliosis and low back pain. I also have post polio syndrome. I have had 4 epiderals for my low back pain since July and I still am experiancing severe low back pain. I currently live in Fairhope, Alabama. I was wondering if you could direct me to a qualified orthopedic doctor and a physiatrist in Fairhope or Mobile. Thank you Nancy Webb YYYY@YYYY
posted on Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there severe pain associated with it.

I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

As you have persistent pain after epidural shot spinal decompression may be required surgically.

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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Severe Scoliosis, Lower Back Pain, Have Post Polio Syndrome. Pain Persist After Taking Epidurals. Solution?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there severe pain associated with it. I will advise you to do MRI spine For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. As you have persistent pain after epidural shot spinal decompression may be required surgically. 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