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I had an mri that shows mild degenerative changes at l4-l5 w/ broad based disc posterior protusion inoving l5 nerve root. would steriod injection help?
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Answered 9/27/2016
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The anatomy: is not as indicative of steroid injection helping as the course of the pain. Steroids are anti-inflammatory. If there is sudden, incapacitating pain, it might be inflamed. If it is steady, chronic pain, it is not as likely taht an anti-inflammatory will do anything.
Answered 11/28/2017
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