What is a Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection? How do I Choose the Best Used Wheelchair? What are the Different Wheelchair Accessories? Discussion Comments ByLisaLou— On Jun 23, 2011 Anytime I know I am going to be sitting for long periods of time, I like to keep my back supported. If ...
An epidural steroid injection is performed to help reduce the inflammation and pain associated with nerve root compression. Nerve roots can be compressed by aherniated disc,spinal stenosis, andbone spurs. When the nerve is compressed it becomes inflamed. This can lead to pain, numbness, tingling ...
A lumbar facet injection is also referred to as a lumbar facet joint block. In this procedure, a local anesthetic agent (numbing medicine) is injected into your back: specifically, the small joints near the vertebrae near the spine. Depending on your condition and how many joints are involved...
A steroid injection may be given to reduce inflammation. Steroid medicine is injected into the epidural space. The epidural space is between your spinal cord and vertebrae. You may be given pain medicine along with the steroids. Physical therapy may be recommended by your healthcare provider. A...
What is dry eye syndrome? Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a common eye condition that occurs when the eyes do not make enough tears or tears dry too quickly, depriving the eyes of essential moisture and hydration. Eyes deprived of moisture dry out and become red, swollen and irritated. Dry ...
Under what conditions is the intra-articular steroid injection superior to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for treating sacroiliac joint pain?CINE, H. S.UYSAL, E.DEMIRKOL, M.CETIN, E.European Review for Medical & Pharmacological Sciences
Early stage basal cell carcinoma skin cancer is treated with simple procedures like surgery or applying a cream.Stage 1 basal cell carcinoma: This means the cancer has grown a bit deeper into the skin, but hasn't spread to other parts of the body. It's still considered early and can ...
Is it due to having my left lung collapsed twice? I'm freaking out, because now they want to do a lumbar epidural steroid injection and then a paravertebral block, then maybe a spinal cord stimulator. What do I do? By anon156361 — On Feb 26, 2011 i also have pleural thickening ...
Toxicity from propylene glycol is rare. When it happens, it's because someone consumed an amount of propylene glycol far beyond that found in a typical food product. Often it's due to taking large doses of medicine by injection where PG was used as a solvent for the drug. ...
Lumbar laminectomy: A minimally invasive or open surgery in which a portion of the vertebral bone (lamina) is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Spinal fusion: Surgeons fuse two or more bones in the spine; it can limit mobility but is effective at reducing painfu...