Case Summary | Not made to shovel snow
| Condition | Back Lower (Lumbar) Pinched Nerve |
| Case Description | A couple of months ago, I wrenched my back while shoveling snow and ended up with excruciating pain radiating down the top half of my left leg. I tried ignoring it, then tried going to my PCP for pain meds and muscle relaxants. I ended up taking a course of prednisone, which didn't help, then ended up checking myself into the hospital for IV pain meds and a cortisone shot to my spine (12/17/08). I've since had 2 double-courses of oral prednisone and am about 90% back to normal. |
| Dates | December 8, 2009 - Ongoing |
| Diagnosed On | December 11, 2009 |
| Diagnosis Method | MRI + Doctor Examination |
| Treatment | Corticosteroids |
| Treatment Result | Helped a lot |
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| Gender: | Male |
| Age | 38 |
| Weight | 295 pounds |
| Height: | 5 Feet 7 Inches |
| About me: | Husband. Manager. Couch potato. |
Case History & Details
| Treatment Combo | Muscle Relaxants + Vicodin Medication + Ultram Medication |
| Treatment Result | Helped a little |
| Description | historic treatment description |
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| Treatment | Cortisone Injection |
| Treatment Result | Helped a little |
| Description | historic treatment description |
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