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70yold female, diabetic, suffering from spinal discs 20y ago, dr adviced to have injection to relief the severe pain on her leg, advice, wht that injection?
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LESI : Epidural injections may be effective for treatment of certain kinds of back pain and radiculopathy (sciatica); however, they are not without risks. Corticosteroids used during these injections may cause hyperglycemia in the susceptible individual or a person with diabetes. 1/2 the dose is usually as effective for pain control as the full-dose. Can be done with planning & coordination.
Answered 10/29/2014
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