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Can Taking Cortisone Cure Back Ache Caused By Myositis? What Does High TLC In Blood Test Denote?
Hi there I had dengue fever last month, I recovered from that, but now I am suffering from acute back pain. My MRI shows L5/S1 annular posterior tear and buldge at L4. MRI showed impression of myositis also. I did my blood test, it showed high TLC 16000. I am on cortisone (6mg) and antibiotic. Can you please suggest me what next should I do to get rid of this problem. It has been 8 days since I am completely on bed rest. (Everything I am doing on bed). I can send you my MRI report. Thank you. Rachana
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
Cortisone has a generalized anti inflammatory effect and it can decrease the inflammation caused by the myositis. A high TLC in blood can happen due to infection, allergy or inflammation.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Cortisone has a generalized anti inflammatory effect and it can decrease the inflammation caused by the myositis. A high TLC in blood can happen due to infection, allergy or inflammation.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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