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Sciatic Pain In Right Leg, Chronic Condition. Received Corticosteroid Injection, Epidural. Bacterial Infection?

I have had sciatic pain in my right leg for 3 years now and received a corticosteroid injection and an epidural , neither of which relieved the pain. MRI scans show no nerve impingement of any kind. There don t seem to be any other options. Could this be caused by a bacterial infection, specifically Propionibacterium acnes? I have read cases where antibiotics have relieved sciatic symptoms.
Fri, 18 Jan 2013
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Hello.
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A bacterial infection is not likely to result in the pain caused by the sciatica. This is related to nerve problem and talking methylcobalamin supplements after consulting a neurologist will be helpful. Local steroid injections may provide a short term relief.
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Sciatic Pain In Right Leg, Chronic Condition. Received Corticosteroid Injection, Epidural. Bacterial Infection?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. A bacterial infection is not likely to result in the pain caused by the sciatica. This is related to nerve problem and talking methylcobalamin supplements after consulting a neurologist will be helpful. Local steroid injections may provide a short term relief. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com