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How Can Pain In The Spine Be Treated?

I have had an adverse reaction to all pain meds and nerve meds such as neurontin ssri s and i have terrible nerve pain from a cervical spine fusion and a lumbar spinal fusion. i can t sleep am in pain 24 hrs a day and there s just no help. I ve tried valium before and although it helps a little I do not like the mental effects.
Wed, 9 Aug 2017
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Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I think you can try the injection in the spine with cortisone and lidocaine that may give you pain relieve for 6 months and you can repeat again.
I wish you all the best
Dr. Selmani
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How Can Pain In The Spine Be Treated?

Hello, Thank you for using Healthcaremagic. I read your question and understood your concern. I think you can try the injection in the spine with cortisone and lidocaine that may give you pain relieve for 6 months and you can repeat again. I wish you all the best Dr. Selmani