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Can Epidural Cure The Pain In The Back, Toes And Burning Sensation In The Feet?
What kind of epidurals are: 1. Lumbar Trans Injection (64483), and 2. Lumbar additional Level (64484). Dr. Ari Greis is going to place them on my back, and I am scared. I was operated back in Jan. 2013 because I have scoliosis. I still have pain mainly in my right leg and burning sensation in my feet, and pain in toes. I also have pain and numbness sensation in my buttocks. Because of the pain and burning sensation I have not able to stop pain medication. Sometimes it seems to me that I traded the pain in my back because of the scoliosis for this pain after the operation. I don't even know if the epidurals are going to do any good. Thank you, Nina
Sat, 11 Jan 2014
Thanks for query.after scoliosis surgery pain is severe and debilating use of opiods for pain management has many side effects.Epidural analgesia is beneficial in terms of improving pain control and reducing side effects.trust your doctor he is right.epidural analgesia after scoliosis surgery is a safe and effective form of analgesia and the benefits far outweigh the risks.hope your pain subsides soon.regards
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