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Had lami l5/4 1 yr ago. was ok, now pain down rt leg w/no compression. grinding in lwr back, muscle cramps on rt. bulges to lft l345. what's going on?

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Dr. Brett Spain answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Alternate level: You may be experiencing pain from a herniated disc at a different level from your surgery. See your spine surgeon in order to illicit further.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/23/2013

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