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A member asked:
I have 5c and 6c that has a nerve traped between them. what can i do rather than have surgery?
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Intervention: Pain specialists can examine you and see if you are a candidate for a epidural steroid inject. Very safe procedure with minimal discomfort during. Often takes more than one injection. I have had 6 myself over the past 10 years with great results.
Answered 3/5/2013
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