bulging disc c4-5, pinched nerve c6-7...cortisteroid shot but still hurting

	Asked by Unregistered on Mon 07, Apr 2008 01:38am for $4.00:
	I have two bulging disc c4-5, and two pinched nerves disc c6-7 (stenosis?) Two days ago I had shots in my neck to relieve nerve pain in shoulder, arm, hand (aching, numbness, tingling, pain when sitting down or leaning forward). I only felt less pain for about a day and a half. Should I be be hurting already? Help!
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	Answer by Dr Bhupinder K, MD (doctor) on Tue 12, May 2009 10:21am: Hello, Epidural steroid injections are often employed to treat herniated disc and cervical stenosis causing pinched nerves, but if there is any pain even after these injections, then it means that the condition has progressed to such a level that a surgery may be required. This surgery can be a discectomy (spine surgery to remove a herniated disc) or laminectomy, laminoplasty, or laminotomy.It depends on the severity of the condition and the approach of the surgeon. I would suggest that you consult a neurosurgeon/orthopedician and discuss these treatment options with him. I hope that helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted if you have any additional queries. Kind regards.
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