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Major Back Pain Even After Lumbar Discetomy, Inflammation Still Seen In MRI. What To Do ?
I had a lumbar discetomy of L4-L5 11/12 and still have major back pain. My MRI suggest discitis so I have done 3 disc aspirations and blood work all showing negative. Referred to ohio state spine institute had 4th MRI X-rays and blood work. Still negative but with inflamation present on the MRI. I have yet to receive a diagnosis because the results are always negative for infection but still no progress. Please HELP! Don't know what to do
Thu, 2 May 2013
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The persistent inflammation in the area of the disc can be relieved with the help of local steroid injections. The treatment is done according to the severity of the symptoms. Till then take mils anti inflammatory medicines for relief.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The persistent inflammation in the area of the disc can be relieved with the help of local steroid injections. The treatment is done according to the severity of the symptoms. Till then take mils anti inflammatory medicines for relief.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
If it is not infection, it may be inflammation or degeneration...
You have not stated your age, gender, personal habits, family history or co-morbidities
Rheumatologist may help / specific investigations may be necessary...
Neurological opinion can help / Electromyography and / or Nerve Conduction studies may be necessary...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
If it is not infection, it may be inflammation or degeneration...
You have not stated your age, gender, personal habits, family history or co-morbidities
Rheumatologist may help / specific investigations may be necessary...
Neurological opinion can help / Electromyography and / or Nerve Conduction studies may be necessary...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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