<s>[INST] I am a 52 yr od female with a history of stroke at age 46. I am on Plavix and aspirin. I have low back pain, sciatic nerve pain, bursitis etc which no longer responds to oral prednisone. My PM & R physician gave me a injection in my bursa sac which relieved the pain significantly. But it did not help the sciatic or low back pain.  X-rays show I have scoliosis and a compressed disc. Never diagnosed with this prior to stroke. I am now considering a steroid injection in my low back performed at the surgical center . I have to stop Plavix for 5 days.  My primary care physician and cardiologist are deferring to each other on my release to have the injection. Siting risk of stroke...basically I am on my own.  I walk around like a 80 year old at age 52,!  Most activities including walking are painful for me. Am I crazy for electing to stop Plavix and aspirin for 5 days to get some pain relief which will never go away? I had a colonoscopy at 50 with no problems at all. Thank you! [/INST] Hallo dear friend, thanks for writing to ChatDoctori have studied your case do you had any injury to back there might be lumbar disc prolapse leading to articular pain you need some neurotrophic like methylcobalamine [reserve forte]add calcium with it Take rest, take some analgesic, hot or cold fomentation avoid lifting weights sit with taking support to your back continue spine extension exercises physiotherapy - SD, IF TWILL HELP you need MRI SPINE steroid injection will help more when there is lumbar canal stenosis considering your whole case I will support taking injection for further query contact Chat Doctor. Com </s>