I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I dont think this is a complete fix. Im almost 23M and had spondy since 19 from running too much too fast without recovering or training properly. I did all the conservative pt and heard steroid injections are only for a few months of relief but if you continue pt even during that, it might help mitigate the effects when the steroid wears off. When the nerve is so compressed from a collapsed disc, there isnt much conservative movement to do without causing pain and you put more pressure on upper discs anyways while suffering with nerve damage. I had surgery almost 5 months ago and i am the happiest and painfree ive been in years. Not saying its a death sentence and you should try to avoid surgery but i rather have 15-20 years of happiness before going through that pain all over again
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u/BuckityBuck
You can’t do steroid injections very often without causing damage, but if your doctor expects it to be a one time thing, that’s great.
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u/Agile-Development-88
That is amazing news! So happy for you. You’re giving me hope. As a fellow almond mom of a daughter with grade two spondy may I ask the name of your doctor?! I’m desperate to keep my daughter from needing surgery.
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u/Similar_Blackberry29
that’s amazing for you but i’m curious how you know it’s a one time injection? don’t these last like 6 weeks to a few months?
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u/NJcovidvaccinetips
Super happy for you op. Similar situation and shot didn’t do shit for me. PT is definitely helping to build strength and reduce pain. We’ve gone from living in absolute hell to feeling bad which is a step in the right direction
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u/omsy828
Which scans showed your bursitis? Glad to hear you’re doing better and I hope it lasts.