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.
Sections. A herniated disc can cause muscle spasms and pain in the neck or back, as well as radiating pain, numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in the upper or lower extremities. herniated disc can cause muscle spasms for two reasons: 1  Inflammation â The nucleus pulposus contains enzymes that cause inflammation and, in turn, pain. 2  Micromotion instability â A weakened annulus fibrosus is less able to absorb impact and control motion within the spine, which is referred to as micromotion instability.