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Hi I had a MRI of my lower back and have been informed by GP that he wants me to have an epidermal shot. I have attempted to get an idea what this is like and it sounds a bit painful and not always a winner. I would appreciate your input on this. My name is Dale Hemphill and my Email is yyyy@yyyy.net Thank you for your time Dale
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely consult orthopedic doctor before going for epidermal injection. Lower backache has many causes and treatment is different for all causes. So epidermal injection should not be takes without diagnosing the problem. So consult orthopedic doctor and get done clinical examination and MRI of lumber spine to diagnose them cause. Sometimes physiotherapy, weight reduction, painkiller drugs are sufficient tolerance cure this. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Lower Backache?
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely consult orthopedic doctor before going for epidermal injection. Lower backache has many causes and treatment is different for all causes. So epidermal injection should not be takes without diagnosing the problem. So consult orthopedic doctor and get done clinical examination and MRI of lumber spine to diagnose them cause. Sometimes physiotherapy, weight reduction, painkiller drugs are sufficient tolerance cure this. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.