what can my friend do for a trapped nerve in his back?

Question

it goes all the way down his right leg an is in real bad pain an is taking strong pain killers that sometimes dont work.

Answer 1

Steroid injections(they sedate you), their called a TFESI Trans Foraminal Epidural Steroid Injection. I've had six in my C-spine and it's a no sweat procedure. If you haven't had an MRI you need one. These injections can be effective at pain control but thier temporary at best. He might be facing a spinal fusion. I had that on my C-spine (neck) and again it really wasn't that bad.

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Answer 2

surgery