>> Now the doc wants to shoot my back up with steroids (I'm putting this
>> off for fear of it becoming a regular thing).
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> Kelly C.;o)
Well said.... You are smart to respect steroids and have them only when
really needed but they serve a purpose and a person can have 3=4 a year but
most doctors will not do one joint that many times. I had my right knee
done twice and it was never needed again in that joint.
Using a steroid shot in your back could reduce inflammation enough that
pressure is taken off of your nerve trunk and that would be a good thing.
Please talk to you doctor again and find out more. Pressure on nerves can
cause permanent damage if its there long enough.
Harv
firechief - 19 Dec 2004 00:49 GMT
Harv wrote:
> Using a steroid shot in your back could reduce inflammation
> enough that pressure is taken off of your nerve trunk and that
> would be a good thing.
I had one 8 months ago that worked wonders on my ribcage pain.
Had another early this month that worked about 3 days. Now I'm
right back at step 1. <g>