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Spine surgery 3 yrs chronic pain since. emory & vanderbilt/nerve damage +. been treated beyond cruel by pain mgt. losing all hope. can u help me? plz
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spine stimulation: Consider talking to your surgeon or pain mgmt doctor about spinal cord stimulation if you haven't already. Failed back syndrome and chronic pain are common reasons to consider it.
Answered 11/25/2016
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