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How To Wean Off Steroids?
Question: What can I do they just keep giving me steroid pills and minimal meds for pain. I can barely drive into town and not hurt. I had family over and was hurting and cannot live on steroids for life. I feel I am stuck home until I can get to my dr at the end of the week. Help
Brief Answer:
I need some details
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better.
which joint hurt you more. ?
did you have to do standing job earlier. ?
how much steroid they give you. ?
waiting for your reply.
I need some details
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better.
which joint hurt you more. ?
did you have to do standing job earlier. ?
how much steroid they give you. ?
waiting for your reply.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Lower back Scotia more on left side and radiates down left legend hips? Left side hurts more. Did now unemployed and can't get job. Salmideral step down pack. One have me 40mg of prednisone which I couldn't handle and a few pain pills.
Brief Answer:
If no relief then you can ask for epidural injection for long term pain rel
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Yes spinal nerve compression can lead to radicular leg pain.
I will advise you to do MRI spine
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.
If no relief then you can ask for epidural injection for long term pain relief.
Prednislone 40 mg orally is high dose avoid this in future.
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.
If no relief then you can ask for epidural injection for long term pain rel
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Yes spinal nerve compression can lead to radicular leg pain.
I will advise you to do MRI spine
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.
If no relief then you can ask for epidural injection for long term pain relief.
Prednislone 40 mg orally is high dose avoid this in future.
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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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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