Antibody screening is routinely used in conjunction with typing and crossmatch before the administration of blood products, especially RBCs, to avoid transfusion reactions and to prevent notably decreased survival of transfused RBCs.
Muscle relaxants: Spinal muscle spasms often accompany herniated disc. In such cases, a muscle relaxant may provide relief. Oral steroids: Oral steroids (also called corticosteroids) may be effective at reducing swelling. These medications are prescribed for short-term use.
Treatment for Herniated or Bulging Discs. Treatment of bulging and herniated discs might include physical therapy, non-steroidal pain medications, oral steroids, or even epidural injections in an effort to relieve pressure on the disc and reduce pain. Spinal surgery can also repair some herniated discs.