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gadavis@gmail.com - 28 Feb 2006 22:47 GMT

I've been ordered by my doctor to have a lumbar epidural injection for
my disc bulge of the L5-S1 area. I've searched the groups section and
have not found any recent feedback and was wondering what the opinion
is regardin lumbar epidural injection vs having the surgery?

Comments are greatly appreicated as I still seek a second opinon.

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GARY Z - 01 Mar 2006 12:04 GMT

> I've been ordered by my doctor to have a lumbar epidural injection for
> my disc bulge of the L5-S1 area. I've searched the groups section and
> have not found any recent feedback and was wondering what the opinion
> is regardin lumbar epidural injection vs having the surgery?
>
> Comments are greatly appreicated as I still seek a second opinon.

Least invasive progressing to most invasive (if needed).
Taking a knife to your lower back and spine is risky business with no
guarantees.

GaryZ

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Bud - 01 Mar 2006 15:35 GMT

>I've been ordered by my doctor to have a lumbar epidural injection
>

Steroid? This is usually minimally painful and rarely with complications
in the hands of a skilled operator.. often an anesthesiologist.
However, results are varied but worth a try before surgery. Often a
series of injections is done. HTH.

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Bud - 01 Mar 2006 15:39 GMT

ps BTDT

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thelongestday320@aol.com - 06 Mar 2006 21:47 GMT

I have had at least ten in my lifetime. I have AS and yes they've
worked. My PT is also using light traction on me which helps
immensely. Try traction as well. Good luck.

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