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Severe pain after cortisone injection

Reading Time: < 1 minute 03/19/2007 Question: I had a cortisone injection this afternoon in my ankle, about three hours later, I began to suffer the most intense pain in the affected area. It hurts more now than before I went to the doctor. What gives? Answer: You are likely experiencing a “steroid flare” reaction to the cortisone injection into…

Stroke?

Reading Time: < 1 minute 07/03/2007 Question: Sudden onset L sided weakness/numbness-I had an MRI Impression: MODERATE SIZED FOCUS OF INCREASED T2 AND DIMINISHED T1 SIGNAL IN THE RIGHT FRONTAL WHITE MATTER WITHOUT ASSOCIATED ENHANCEMENT,IS NON-SPECIFIC AND MAY REFLECT SMALL VESSEL DISEASE,DEMYELINATION AND/OR GLIOSIS. a SMALL CHRONIC LACUNAR INFARCT IS SUSPECTED. TINY PUNCTATE FOCUS OF INCRESED FLAIR SIGNAL SEEN IN…

Chronic microvascular changes

Reading Time: < 1 minute 07/20/2007 Question: Can you explain to me what is “chronic microvascular changes” showing on a CT schan? Answer: “Chronic microvascular changes” are synonymous with “white matter disease” or “leukoariosis” which I have written about at length previously. I refer you to my previous answers for more information. For more information: Go to the Stroke health…

Abdominal pain

Reading Time: < 1 minute 03/18/2008 Question: My wife 67 years-old has spasms, followed by vomiting and diarrhea. She will vomit for 5 or 6 straight hours, she has to go to the hospital to be given phenergan. Then she may be good for a week or two then she`ll have another attack. What do you think may be causing…

Knee pain behind left knee

Reading Time: < 1 minute 04/04/2008 Question: Im a 46 yo white female and for about 3 weeks now ive had pain and swelling behind my left knee. i dont remember injuring myself, and ive never had knee problems Answer: Your symptoms could be due to a “Baker’s cyst”. A search within the NetWellness website using this term produces 37…

Use of Knee Wraps/Patella Straps

Reading Time: < 1 minute 11/14/2011 Question: Hello! My doctor said I have Chondromalacia Patella in both knees. I have a difficult time walking without pain, so I purchased a pair of patella straps that really take away the pain in my knees when I go for my walks early in the morning or after work. I also like to…

Spondylolisthesis pain management

Reading Time: 3 minutes 11/21/2011 Question: Hello! I have two questions about spondylolisthesis and chronic knee pain. For the past four months I have been going to an orthopedic surgeon for treatment of my chronically painful knees, which he says are in distress from Chondromalacia Patella. Treatment to date has been unsuccessful (rehab exercises, NSAIDS, cortisone shots, icing, stretching)….