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[|Human|] Hi - I have been recently diagnosed with severe degenerative disc disease, advance osteoarthritis and my MRI MRI Spine was called a hot mess by a MD friend. I just went thru the 1st epidural block, he could not get all the med thru as the block is pretty bad. But it really has helped so far. I know there is really no cure, need to loose at least 80 lbs. Took prednisone for 1 month did nothing. Taking 10-325 hydrocodone/ aceta. for pain, just started 3 weeks ago (hate meds) My blood work came back with elevated SGOT 54 states it should be less than 45. SGPT normal. What do you think about the blood test. Worried liver issues on top of all this
[|AI|]  Hi, Thanks for your query. It seems you are suffering from degenerative disc disease & it occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation spinal canal stenosis. The main treatment of such pain is bed rest along with painkillers and muscle relaxants. Muscle relaxants can help with your symptoms if used in appropriate dosage in combination with a potent analgesic. You can get the appropriate Chat Doctor. Meanwhile, you can follow these measures:- If the pain is severe, you need bed rest till the pain resolves. - Get some analgesics prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments.- While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn't bother you.- Avoid lifting heavy objects.- Back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises daily as advised by a Physiotherapist.- Avoid exercises in times of pain. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care