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Hi I am suffering from severe lower back pain since last 1.5 years.I have been to multiple doctors and had almost every medicine prescribed by them but no relief.some doctors have suggested me to go through nerve root block with steroids.Is it beneficial?.Does it have any side effects?? And for how long it will give relief ?
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No side effects. Pain relief is variable..depends on the quality of material, technique and surgeon skill. Minimum benefit period is around 6 months.
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