I am due to have an epidural in back then anti inflamatory whats generally the outcome?
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the ESIs outcomes are varied.   my boyfriend had a series of 3 and nothing much happened for him, he said his shoulder felt numb for a while but he was still in a lot of pain.  on the other hand i've had people tell me that after their first injection they felt like a new person and couldn't believe how good it worked.  it really depends on what's causing your pain.  my boyfriend did have better results when the ESI was done with  fluoroscopy.  the next step he's doing is neural block which is when they acutally burn the nerves.  we'll see how that goes.  good luck!
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I TOO HAVE HAD BACK SURGERY AND I CAN TELL YOU THIS IF I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD IT.  I LIVE WITH PAIN EVERY DAY.  ESPECIALLY WHEN IT RAINS BUT I TAKE ALEVE AND THAT HELPS SOMEWHAT, AT LEAST IT MAKES IT BEARABLE.
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Yeah, you can get an epidural even with a tattoo.\n\nBut don't get surgery on your back.  If at anything a surgeon have to cut though a tattoo, they sometimes can't align the skin and suture the tattoo back into proper alignment.
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80% of back pain will resolve itself in around 8 weeks.  If you have tried, physicial therapy, chiro, accupuncture, anti inflammatories, low dose steriods, and epidurals  and nothing has worked, your next step is surgery.\n\nBe mindful of any leg weakness.  That is a "go to the doctor right away"  symptom\n\nIf you experience foot drop (where you can no longer flex or point your foot) that is a "Go to the ER symptom"\n\nIf you experience a loss of bowel or bladder control, that is also a "Go to the ER symptom"\n\nGood luck
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The epidural goes directly into your spinal cord. You can get a tattoo anywhere in your back....go for it.
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Better to be safe than sorry \nkeep your appointment the doc is sending you for a reason. i hope you feel better
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Treatment options are critical at this point.. You apparently have a structural problem (even at your young age), perhaps familial or congenital. Is something quite routinely seen, in the doctor of Chiropractic office. \n\nIt appears to be involving the sciatic nerve. You don't want it to grow into a full blown sciatica..as it is much worse than what you are experiencing at the moment. Suggest you take care of is asap.. as it will only progress..as the inflammatory process is already evident.\n\nBeen there, done that!!
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I have had 7 ESI (epidural steroid injection) in my back.  It really doesn't hurt at all.  They don't give you a shot in the disc, they shoot the steroid in the muscle in the area where you are having pain.  You will feel some soreness for about 2 days but then most people get relief from the original pain.  \n\nA shot into a disc is called a Discogram.  This procedure is done in preparation for back surgery and it is extremely painful.\n\nI hope I cleared things up for you.  I have been through all of this and am now getting ready to have back surgery but please keep in mind my case is unusual.  Most people get relief from the steroid injection.  Please feel free to message me if you need more information.\n\nGood luck and God Bless!  :)
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Did you get one of those back pain anesthetics? Those could be the cause.\n\nBut a pinched nerve in the back would be a different explanation. I would go see a doc, get referred to a specialist. Then they can give you an xray and MRI to determine if there is anything wrong. They will give you pain medication and probably refer you to a physical therapist. They will show you how to probably sit up, do exercises to strengthen that area of the back, etc.
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sounds like pains that are associated with carpal tunnel syndrome--mine is in my thumb and pointer finger and wraps around the wrist, crosses to the elbow and up my arm into my shoulder--i have been to chiropractors, orthopedists, and neurologists.  mine flares up every few weeks.  if it is not bad enough for surgery the best you can do is take advil/ibuprophen. It works better for me than alieve.  good luck!
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The key points about most back pain and sciatica are: \n\nDo not worry - it will usually get better on its own, within a few days, or possibly a few weeks. \nStay active, and if at all possible, stay at work. \nThe pain may force you to rest, but this is a result of the pain, and not a good treatment for back pain and sciatica. If you have to take to your bed, limit it, if possible, to a week or two at the most. \nUse simple pain killers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen if necessary. \nAvoid activities likely to put unnecessary strain on your back. \nSee your doctor if you think you are in one of the red flag categories, or are worried about how you are doing. \nIf it seems to be lasting more than a few days, consider seeing a physiotherapist, chiropractor or osteopath. You may wish to consult your doctor prior to this. \nIf you do have to be off work, keep this to a minimum, and do not expect to be pain free before you go back. \nIf the pain is severe and very disabling, and you cannot control it with simple pain killers and/or anti-inflammatory medication, your doctor may suggest you have an epidural injection, which is an injection into the spine, which soothes the nerves that are causing the pain. \nIn a minority of cases, the sciatica does not settle, or complications arise. This may lead your doctor to recommend surgery, which will involve trimming back bone or disc material which is pressing on the nerve or nerves. This is not undertaken lightly, and will be guided by the results of a CT or MRI scan. \n\n\nMore at: http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/sciatica.html
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Ouch! Nerve pain like that is just awful. If you haven't experienced it, you can't explain it to someone else. It is so intense! When I was in my forties, I wrenched my lumbar vertebrae helping a service man move a 300-lb. gas cylinder. I even heard it when my back went out. I went to a chiropractor, and he cleared that out in ONE visit. Until you find a way you are willing to try, use ice to reduce the inflammation. When you do that to your back, everything gets swollen up and pushed tightly together. The ice pack makes the muscles contract and open up inside so all the parts can move again. This tightening up is called "splinting," and is a natural mechanism your body uses to protect that painful place in your back. The ice pack should be kept on twenty to twenty-five minutes per hour, possibly four times during the day. You will notice it getting much easier to bear. The ice pack also tells your brain to send more blood to that area, which helps to flush all that congestion away from the sore spot. I strongly urge you to see a chiropractor. In ONE visit, you will be able to immediately find relief to a very considerable extent from what has probably been driving you up the walls. The problem with this kind of pain is that it is relentless and does not stop while you are trying to sleep at night. If you begin to miss your sleep cycle, you will get strung out, crabby and irritable, and that just adds to it. So - if you are not keen on chiropractors, go to your family doctor instead, but do not sit home, in agony and immobilized in a chair. That would be just too stressful. Call a best friend to drive you to and from, if that would help you. Reach out. I am hoping others in this column at Yahoo! Answers will also offer you ways to get better really quickly. Please accept this huge load of love and support from Chris in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A. (I am 63 years old.)
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hi. i was discharged yesterday after having surgery for my sciliosis. the surgeons put two metal rods on either side of my spine to keep my spine straight. after that i ahd to have two more unexpected operations which resulted me in staying in hospital for two weeks. i know what it feels like. if you want to just talk about it don't hesitate to e-mail me.
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Most sciatica pain responds well to self-measures.  You'll heal more quickly if you continue your usual activities but be sure to avoid the move that triggers the pain.  For pain relief, you'll have to see what works best for you.  NSAIDs such as aspirin, naproxen sodium and ibuprofen will alleviate both pain and inflammation.  Acetaminophen alleviates pain only.  But there's a limit as to how much pain these can control.  Make sure your doctor is aware of what you take, how much & how often and how effective it is.  For more severe pain that is unrelieved or inadequately relieved by NSAIDs or Tylenol, your doctor may want to prescribe an anti-inflammatory and a muscle relaxer, a tricyclic antidepressant or an anticonvulsant.  You can also use the hot-cold method.  When the pain starts, apply ice packs or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel to the affected areas for 15-20 min. 4x a day.  After 48 hrs. apply heat (heating pad on the lowest setting, heat packs commercially sold or a heat lamp).  You can alternate hot and cold if necessary.\n\nGentle stretching for the lower back may relieve nerve root compression and make you feel better but try not to jerk or twist your back.\n\nProlonged rest will worsen your pain.  FYI:  Naprosyn (naproxen sodium) is available over-the-counter.   You don't need a prescription.  And Aleve IS naproxen.
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Hey. Im a MA at a pain management clinic and you're right. All this basically is, is that you pulled something in your lower back. If you have a primary care physician ( PCP ), get a referal to see a pain managment dr.. If this pain does come and go, then you wouldn't want it to be anything major in the long run by keep putting it off. A pain management doc she be called in for this. We have alot of patients come into the clinic with this type of problem and the dr orders physical therapy to work the kink out. By this being only a problem from exercise and not fibromyalgia, you should be fine with a little light back work-out to work it out. But, still, go see a pain management doc to give you direct orders.
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It sounds like sciatica and you may need an injection from the doctor and some physio. The GP will also offer you some anti-inflammatory tablets for pain relief.
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The most common causes are strained muscles, pinched nerves or Rheumatoid Arthritis.  I agree with the others in that you should see your Dr for a diagnosis.  Be careful if they suggest surgery.  Each situation has it's potential risks and benefits.  I was shocked when the Dr told me surgery on my back had 30 percent chance of no change and 30 percent chance of being worse after surgery.  If it was successful it would still not take away all the pain.  I chose a natural treatment.  While it hasn't cured me totally it has made the pain bearable most of the time.