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michelle10954
michelle10954

I have c4 to c7 disc prolapse i had a second epidural five weeks ago and since then ive had severe lower back pain and no relief from the injection which worked great for a few months the first time.I feel cold all the time and dizzy my back feels hot all the time and I have no appetite i cannot stand this pain any longer i have spondylisis for over 20 years but feel like i have an infection or something.I went to the docter 2 weeks ago and he prescribed lyrica which i am scared to take so just take codiene 30 mg.I cannot enjoy anything and feel depressed all the time can any one help.

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  • NK04743
    NK04743 michelle10954

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    You shouldn't have low back pain after a cervical epidural steroid injection. If you feel cold but your back feels hot and you have persistent pain you may have an infection in your back or neck. You should go to see your family doctor or the team who did your epidural. Spinal infections are very serious. Get it checked out so they can rule it out, or treat it. 

    • michelle10954
      michelle10954 NK04743

      Posted

      Thanks im in the hospital now and they have done my bloods and a mri so they would know from that surely
    • michelle10954
      michelle10954

      Posted

      Thanks everyone for your replies been diagnosed with degenereterive disc disease.

      Least I know whats wrong with me now and have no new herniations.

    • gabriella44865
      gabriella44865 michelle10954

      Posted

      Hi Michelle. So what had you been diagnosed with before this most recent diagnoses. What treatment options are there for degerative disc disease? Do they have any idea of the cause or is it just wear and tear? Hugs to you.

       

    • jessica_78456
      jessica_78456 gabriella44865

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      I have that mine is hereditary. You do see that in age 50+ but some it can happen early in my case 36 on wards . Pain management and if extreme operations not all lot you can do to change diagnosis, no special diet or exercise regimen. But always drink plenty water keep your muscles supple and helps detox yr body xx
    • michelle10954
      michelle10954 jessica_78456

      Posted

      Hi jessica thanks for your reply just gave me tramadol and lyrica which the lyrica made me very ill and I vomited. I am 53 i feel sorry for you at 36 with this painful condition.I am waiting for my neurosurgeon appointment and keep hydrated as you adviced.
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