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Experiencing severe inner thigh muscle cramps in both legs. have spine injury to l5&s1. have had 2 series of epidural steroid injections.

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

If pain and cramps: Is all you have and no severe leg weakness i would exhaust all conservative treatment options like pt, aqua therapy and injections.

Dr Bowen agreed

Answered 9/7/2013

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A member asked:

Experiencing severe inner thigh muscle cramps in both legs. have spine injury to l5&s1. have had 2 series of epidural steroid injections.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Dr Bowen agreed

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