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I've had this really bad pain in my lower back just above my bum for weeks/months when i stand,walk or sit. i've had a epidural help??

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Follow up.: If you had an epidural you should follow up with the doctor that did it. http://www.patienteducationcenter.org/articles/what-do-you-know-about-back-pain/

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

An epidural is-: -usually done after a complete work up has been done. If there was no relief from it, get back 2 the provider that ordered it. Hopefully it was a spine surgeon, fellowship trained .

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I've had this really bad pain in my lower back just above my bum for weeks/months when i stand,walk or sit. i've had a epidural help??

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