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    epidural steroid injection

    I was told that it sometimes takes up to three injections. My first one didn't relieve the pain entirely but helped some. My second the same. Not sure I'm doing a third. I also go to physical therapy -the electrical stimulation they use helps as do the stretches my doctors advised. Also...
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    Bulging discs and leg weakness

    KLZ-thanks for the response. You sound so much worse off that I am. I had severe pain for quite awhile but then had a spinal injection and the steroid did help calm things down. I was told NO HEAT unless it's followed immediately with ice, as the area is already "hot" and inflamed. Heat may...
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    back pain

    Sorry to hear about your back pain. I'm there myself and have been pretty miserable. Sitting and standing are really tough, but luckily for me, it feels better when I'm laying down. First advice is to see your doctor. They can determine if it's a nerve, disc, or a pulled/torn muscle. They...
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    Bulging discs and leg weakness

    I was diagnosed with 3 bulging discs in Aug. (I was on crutches from March until July for ankle surgery and then a broken knee and it upset my back). One was shown to be pinching on a nerve and I had a spinal injection of a steroid to help relieve some of the inflammation. It helped but I was...
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    What tricks have you taught your dog?

    My dog is a mature 'greyhound/bull terrier' cross of type dog. He can already do sit, down, leave and is currently learning to roll over. What tricks have you taught your dog? Any ideas what else i could try to teach him and suggestions how to do it?
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