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Pain in upper right glut and far lower back. have had 2 si joint injections and 2 l4 & l5 injections to no avail, pt as well and still in pain?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Discuss with doc: Discuss other treatment options with your doctor including referral.

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Dr. William Newton answered

Specializes in Pain Management

More injections: Tough to answer without more detail. It does not sound like all spine interventional injections have been tried. The next would be facet joint injection or possible piriformis injection. There are many pain generators that can refer to the gluteal region. Discuss with your pain specialist.

Dr Sparacino agreed

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A member asked:

Pain in upper right glut and far lower back. have had 2 si joint injections and 2 l4 & l5 injections to no avail, pt as well and still in pain?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr. William Newton answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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