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Sciatia, steroid injections make it better or worse?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Sciatica: Steroid injections are done to improve the sciatica. If done early they are very effective. In some every small instances they may worsen the pain initially.

Dr Rosenfeld and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/9/2012

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Improved Pain Relief: Decreased Inflammation around the nerve roots and Increased return to activity level as your body is healing from the herniated disk.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/12/2014

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A member asked:

Sciatia, steroid injections make it better or worse?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr Rosenfeld and another doctor agreed

Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

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