Cortisone injection for degenerative disc bulge

LIZMAC I'd definitely keep on with the pilates if it's helping you. Surgery was my only option.

So sorry LIZMAC that it didn't work, but the pilates sounds great. Thanks for letting me know.

I had lots of physio, acupuncture and Naproxen but I ended up having surgery which fixed the problem.

Ooh I feel it. I take paracetamols and have naproxen ( with something for my stomach) when it’s too bad. But….exercise is the best, as soon as it starts I’m on the floor for my exercises and I try to walk as much as I can daily.
I have a lot of arthritis in varying parts of my body and a couple of discs are now bulging with spondylitis threatening.

Hi LadyGracie, my friend had surgery too and has never looked back, will stick with the Pilates for now as its working wonders!

I had injections and had some relief but unfortunately not for very long. I ended up having surgery.

Hi Henetha just to let you know I had the injections a few months ago and unfortunately they did not work for me. Instead I have started Pilates classes and its made the world of difference. Cant believe the difference its made

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Thanks Henetha, I will let you know how it goes. So frustrating

I sympathise, as a back pain sufferer myself. Mine is different from yours though, but I'm interested to see how you get on.
Back pain is so difficult to endure and we get little sympathy as there is nothing for others to see, and some even think we are making it up.
Good luck with the injection.