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.
When the herniated disk is located in your lower back, it causes irritation to the nerves and results in numbness, pain and weakness in your leg below the knee, your thigh and your buttock. Treat a herniated disk with gentle exercise (don't stay in bed too much as it can make the problem worse), cold packs then heat packs, and over-the-counter pain medication.