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Had Transfornaminal Steroid Injection L4 Nerve Block. Had Back Pain Due To Disc Bulge. Suggestions?
Question: I had a transfornaminal steroid injection l4 nerve block and the said he also blasted the joint(?) . This took place last Thursday. For 6 weeks I have had back pain due to disc bulge at l4/l5 also minor bulge at l5/s1 not compressing nerve. Since the injection I now have new intense pain in my right hip, buttock. I still have twinge in back and some amount of sciatica in the left leg. Mainly concerned about the right side and this new pain. Any thoughts?
Brief Answer:
This pain also seems neurogenic
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
The current pain also seems to arise from the lower back (lumbar region), as the nerves from that region travel to buttock and hip region.
It is most probably not a complication of the transforaminal injection that you have had.
As of now, you can take medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules that relieve nerve pain.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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This pain also seems neurogenic
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
The current pain also seems to arise from the lower back (lumbar region), as the nerves from that region travel to buttock and hip region.
It is most probably not a complication of the transforaminal injection that you have had.
As of now, you can take medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules that relieve nerve pain.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Why has this started since the injection? Or was my other pain masking it? Should i contact my consultant. My gp just seems to want to keep me on DHC and diazepam sparingly. How long should it take before this resolves? Sorry for all the questions but my lifestyle is suffering and i am getting depressed. I am able to work from home but no sleep and after sitting for a few hours the pain in both hips/thighs is agony.
Brief Answer:
My reply is below
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
I can understand your discomfort on account of pain, and I know it is adversely affecting your lifestyle. That is the reason I suggested the medications above.
It is probably co-incidental that this pain started after the injections. It may be better to contact your consultant, as it is easier to confirm the diagnosis after clinical examination.
You would get better in 10-14 days, once you start the medications.
I would be pleased to answer any follow up queries.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
My reply is below
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
I can understand your discomfort on account of pain, and I know it is adversely affecting your lifestyle. That is the reason I suggested the medications above.
It is probably co-incidental that this pain started after the injections. It may be better to contact your consultant, as it is easier to confirm the diagnosis after clinical examination.
You would get better in 10-14 days, once you start the medications.
I would be pleased to answer any follow up queries.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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