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What Causes Persistent Numbness And Pain In Foot Despite Taking Cortisone Epidural Injection?
Question: Hello Doctor,
My wife had a cortisone epidural for a diagnosed prolapse of vertebral disc L5 S1 some 7 weeks ago. So far there has been nor relief evident in her (severe) pain levels. Is there still any hope that this will occur or is a second shot necessary or advisable ? She is taking Zomorphe plus morphine patches for her ongoing pain management prescribed by her GP
My wife had a cortisone epidural for a diagnosed prolapse of vertebral disc L5 S1 some 7 weeks ago. So far there has been nor relief evident in her (severe) pain levels. Is there still any hope that this will occur or is a second shot necessary or advisable ? She is taking Zomorphe plus morphine patches for her ongoing pain management prescribed by her GP
Brief Answer:
May require 2 to 3 shots.
Detailed Answer:
Ho there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
Usually 2 to 3 injections are given every 3 to 6 months and if the person doesn't get relief, usually surgery in the form of Discectomy and posterior decompression is done.
She also needs Vitamin D and Calcium supplementation.
Kindly upload your MRI scans for me to be in a better position to help you.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
May require 2 to 3 shots.
Detailed Answer:
Ho there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
Usually 2 to 3 injections are given every 3 to 6 months and if the person doesn't get relief, usually surgery in the form of Discectomy and posterior decompression is done.
She also needs Vitamin D and Calcium supplementation.
Kindly upload your MRI scans for me to be in a better position to help you.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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