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What Causes Lower Back Pain After Taking Epidural Steroid Injection?

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Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016
Question: 6 months ago I got 3 ESI ,in March I start taking clopidogrel ,lisinopril and metoprolol after stroke,today my lower back pain is more severe than before injection.That might be some interactions,or steroid injection should be done every 4-5 month?
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Low back pain with radiation usually occurs secondary to disc prolapse and nerve root compression.
Epidural steroid injections have transient benefit and on long term is not very useful.
Physiotherapy should be continued for strengthening of back muscles.
Pain modulator medication like pregabalin or amitryptiline or gabapentin can be used.
Medication for stroke should be continued and no significant interactions with these medications or steroids.
Visit and examination by a neurologist will be helpful and if required go for repeat spine imaging.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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What Causes Lower Back Pain After Taking Epidural Steroid Injection?

Brief Answer: Take treatment as advised Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Low back pain with radiation usually occurs secondary to disc prolapse and nerve root compression. Epidural steroid injections have transient benefit and on long term is not very useful. Physiotherapy should be continued for strengthening of back muscles. Pain modulator medication like pregabalin or amitryptiline or gabapentin can be used. Medication for stroke should be continued and no significant interactions with these medications or steroids. Visit and examination by a neurologist will be helpful and if required go for repeat spine imaging. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further queries. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist