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How many times is epidural given before surgery is considered?
Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 26, 2021 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
I had 1.5 months of physical therapy that didn't do anything. I had bilaterial (double) steroid injections in the left and right L4-5. Helped for the 3 days and the crushing pain came back again. At 38 years old, I have the back of probably a 55-60 year old, but only in the L4-5 area. The other areas are well-maintained. Got another round of epidurals scheduled.
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I have had five more surgeries sense that one that did all of this it is scar tissue that has caused the pain the scar and the nerve could not be separated that is why I have had a pump for over 21 years and it worked I always had some pain but it wasn’t like it is now it’s like the last 21 years never happened I am waiting to see a new doctor and hope that he will get things back the way they were the sixth can’t get here fast enough for me but if you are having most of your symptoms with L5 L4 then a pump may help you like it did me the test is not very hard you would be surprised at what it does thank you for taking to me it’s not easy to keep myself on track with all this pain going through my legs and back but maybe I could help someone else a little I hope that you find what really works for you. This is the scar from where they keep replacing my pump every five to six years