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Old 09-20-2019, 06:42 AM
 
Location: Cebu, Philippines
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ASk your doc to Rx physical therapy.


Not the same, but had sciatica 10 years ago' I was sent to a pain specialist who was right out of the box with a needle, I'm like Whoa, can we try PT first? It took a month to clear completely. It came back two years later, I did the same exercises at home, it went away, and I've been fine ever snce, since now constantly aware of back health.
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Old 09-22-2019, 06:41 AM
 
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I would not accept a steroid injection unless I was truly desperate for relief. They are short term panaceas that likely cause long-term damage to the tissues they act on.
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Old 09-22-2019, 09:07 AM
 
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I would not accept a steroid injection unless I was truly desperate for relief. They are short term panaceas that likely cause long-term damage to the tissues they act on.
There are different kinds of steroids. The problem you're talking about is usually related to abuse from frequent injections of what are known as anabolic steroids. Some can be medically, such as controlling anemia in people with severe kidney problems. I agree, anabolic steroids can be pretty nasty, especially when abused. It's also the sort of steroid some athletes would abuse to highly boost testosterone levels so they could develop larger, often freakish muscles. It can also result in what's called 'roid rage.

The kind of steroids used for severe back or neck pain are usually in a group called corticosteroids. Prednisone is one example. Regardless, they are not used on a frequent basis. Hydrocortisone is also a corticosteroid used in creams, lotions and ointments (usually 1%) for topical application in treating minor pains. If you have frequent or chronic pain, you should see a doctor.

When a person experiences intense pain, it can be bad enough to feel desperate for any kind of relief. I'm assuming you've never experienced that kind of severe pain, and I hope you never will. It can be excruciating 24/7. It isn't fun.
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Old 09-22-2019, 09:24 PM
 
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There are different kinds of steroids. The problem you're talking about is usually related to abuse from frequent injections of what are known as anabolic steroids. Some can be medically, such as controlling anemia in people with severe kidney problems. I agree, anabolic steroids can be pretty nasty, especially when abused. It's also the sort of steroid some athletes would abuse to highly boost testosterone levels so they could develop larger, often freakish muscles. It can also result in what's called 'roid rage.

The kind of steroids used for severe back or neck pain are usually in a group called corticosteroids. Prednisone is one example. Regardless, they are not used on a frequent basis. Hydrocortisone is also a corticosteroid used in creams, lotions and ointments (usually 1%) for topical application in treating minor pains. If you have frequent or chronic pain, you should see a doctor.

When a person experiences intense pain, it can be bad enough to feel desperate for any kind of relief. I'm assuming you've never experienced that kind of severe pain, and I hope you never will. It can be excruciating 24/7. It isn't fun
I’m well aware of the distinction between anabolic and corticosteroids, and my post clearly refers to the latter. I am a chronic pain sufferer and do not accept steroid injections because they do more harm than good, although I sympathize with those who unfortunately have no alternative. I have no respect for doctors who use them liberally.
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Old 09-23-2019, 07:33 AM
 
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I’m well aware of the distinction between anabolic and corticosteroids, and my post clearly refers to the latter. I am a chronic pain sufferer and do not accept steroid injections because they do more harm than good, although I sympathize with those who unfortunately have no alternative. I have no respect for doctors who use them liberally.
You have my sympathies regarding the problem you have with chronic pain. It depends on what you mean by "liberal" use. I agree that frequent use of steroids is not necessarily a good thing, if nothing else than not getting to the root of the problem. In my case, the use of steroids was infrequent and only used during the procedure. A single injection was sufficient to be effective for up to a year or a bit more. The object was to enable the muscles to relax, which meant less pressure against the nerve. As such, that in turn enabled the vertebrae to return to a more comfortable position and the disk would stop bulging and return to a more normal position.

If the use of steroids is not essential, then I agree that there'd be no point using it if some other treatment is more sufficient. I also agree, there there are people who really have no other alternative. Surgery is a possible option, but that should be reserved in cases where other procedures do not work or is not required. It's not a simple matter to go back in to make repairs, if necessary, due to the scar tissue. I haven't had a steroid procedure done for a good number of years now, and have been able to resolve pain in other ways if and when pain begins to crop up.

So what do you do when your pain begins to intensify?
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