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Osteopenia and ce4vical steroid epidural

Posted by denway91 @denway91, Apr 1, 2025

Have any of you had steroid infections in cervical sp8ne with osteopenia. I'm not on any meds for osteopenia, just diet increase of calcium. Dexa came back after 2 years of diet and exercise with slight improvement or the same. Neck is at -2.2. I have bone spurs that are causing some issues in neck and 1 injection 3 months ago helped but now the pain is creeping back. I'm not sure if I should do more injections and my internist says it up to me!!! Any insight will be appreciated!

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denway91 | @denway91 | Apr 16, 2025
In reply to @roslynroslyn "I face does get numb on the left side. Not consistently.(behind my eye and down my..." + (show)
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I face does get numb on the left side. Not consistently.(behind my eye and down my cheek to my lips and chin. I feel as though I have a palsy or a tia but it does go away.

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Same for me! But mine varies to right and left. My neurosurgeon feels it's tightening of muscles from c5-6. Pain management says to work at strength training of neck muscles. Always forward!!

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roslynroslyn | @roslynroslyn | Apr 16, 2025
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Same for me! But mine varies to right and left. My neurosurgeon feels it's tightening of muscles from c5-6. Pain management says to work at strength training of neck muscles. Always forward!!

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My neuro wants a brain mri

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denway91 | @denway91 | Apr 16, 2025
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My neuro wants a brain mri

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Interesting...keep us posted. Do you have it scheduled?

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roslynroslyn | @roslynroslyn | Apr 16, 2025
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Interesting...keep us posted. Do you have it scheduled?

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No. Just found out today. Hopefully I’ll remember how to get in touch😁

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