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A member asked:
What are my options for sciatica after an epidural did no work. i have tried physical therapy, accupuncture.?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Perhaps surgery: If the sciatica is caused by a herniated disk (slipped or ruptured disk), surgery to remove the ruptured portion (diskectomy) has a high success rate. If the location and level of the herniation fits the location of your symptoms, surgery has a high success rate.
Answered 4/26/2013
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Try another suspect: Surgery if the pain genertator is well identified if the shot didnt work we dontt know what hurts yet.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Underlying problem?: I agree with dr. Bolesta. If you do have a herniated disc the acupuncture can reduce inflammation and pain of surrounding tissues but will not fix the underlying condition.
Answered 4/27/2013
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May Want to Repeat: Epidural injection. There is a synergistic effect with injections in which you may receive more relief when 2 or more injections are used together. If you are not improving even after the 2nd injection, I would consider other options like radio frequency ablation or even stem cell therapy has shown good results. Otherwise it may be a trip to the surgeon to discuss your options.
Answered 7/25/2014
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