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Suggest Treatment For Severe Lumbar Degeneration And Arthritis In Both Hips

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Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Question: hi I have severe lumbar degeneration as well as arthritis in both hips I am currently on vicodin 10/325 4 times a day the vicodin isn't working as well as it did what would suggest my next step for pain relief be
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can take local injection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
You can start local injection like prolotherapy or steroid injection shot for pain relief.
also physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you. Discuss about this your treating doctor.
Epidural steroid shot may help you if no relief with local injection.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Lumbar Degeneration And Arthritis In Both Hips

Brief Answer: Can take local injection Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. You can start local injection like prolotherapy or steroid injection shot for pain relief. also physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you. Discuss about this your treating doctor. Epidural steroid shot may help you if no relief with local injection. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.