Is Cortisone injection the right medication for severe upper back pain?
Patient: I woke up Saturday morning with severe upper back pain,mostly radiating on the right down my arm. Pain was excruciating. I am 57 female. I. Was taken to hospital Sunday and gave me IV drip with pain meds and Valium to fill at pharmacy. Yesterday I received a cortisone injection by a orthopedic dr who put me on tormadol. Hospital says use cold compresses not hot to relief of pain. Any suggestions please.it all came from no where. No warning signs at all. YYYY@YYYY . Doctor: Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you with thanks for a consult!   I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines.It is a muscular spasm and is due to the excessive stretching of the muscles and you will get better in a few more days once you get off of this spasm.Oral medications you are on are all fine and no extra medicines needed at this moment.I suggest you to apply Voltaren gel on the back and massage it gently. Physical therapy is also very effective for this pain. Your primary care physician will help you refer you for the same.Take a rest and keep a balanced healthy diet. Avoid weight lifting and excessive work or standing. Keep an appropriate posture when you sit in a chair. Keep the upper body straight up and your legs and upper body should be at ninety degree angle to the thighs when sitting in a chair.   Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on 'I Find This Answer Helpful' and don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too.For any disease you have, a timely follow-up regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is any need to change the treatment options is very necessary. So keep a follow up to see how you doing. Remember to write down my name in the start of your question next time, & I will be with you right away. I am available 24/7 for providing you expert medical opinion on any health issue. Have a blessed time ahead.Regards!DR. MUHAMMAD HANIFUSAFOR DIRECT QUESTIONS: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70199