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Osteopenia and ce4vical steroid epidural

Posted by denway91 @denway91, Apr 1 12:28pm

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 | 4 days ago
In reply to @roslynroslyn "I face does get numb on the left side. Not consistently.(behind my eye and down my..." + (show)
@roslynroslyn

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 | 3 days ago
In reply to @denway91 "Same for me! But mine varies to right and left. My neurosurgeon feels it's tightening of..." + (show)
@denway91

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 | 3 days ago
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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 | 3 days ago
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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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