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Old 10-17-2013, 06:28 PM
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If you don't show arthritis in the ankle in x-rays
or inflammation steroids are not likely
to work. Tendinitis may respond however.

The word "block " typically means a nerve
Block using lidocaine . Ask the doctor
to explain more fully and have him give
you reasons, etc.
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