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Would Epidural Injection Work For An Injury With 4disc Herniated Or An Operation In Must Since The Pain In Unbearable?
I had an injury and 4disc herniated I am 50 yrs old was in excellent health until this injure
What is your advise does the epidural injection work....? Or is that just temp....? Would I need an operation....?
The pain that runs down my legs is Very painful
I have not been able to go back to my normal/working life"
What is your advise does the epidural injection work....? Or is that just temp....? Would I need an operation....?
The pain that runs down my legs is Very painful
I have not been able to go back to my normal/working life"
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
Hi...surgery will be a better option... as the effect of injection will be as long as you get it topped up...
Dr. Ashish Verma
Dr. Ashish Verma
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