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L5s1 protusion 12/52.3rd relaspe in 12m.leg&back pain footdrop 3/52. doc very unwilling to do disectomy.2nd opionion not afforded.what can i do?
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Seek Pain Specialist: You may consider an epidural steroid injection to help relive pain and irritation. Given that doc unwilling to do surgery this suggests that the risks are greater than the reward of surgery. Pain specialists are equipped to help you an can provide relief in days.
Answered 12/11/2013
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Seek more opinions: You, by definition have a complex situation. Certain spine surgeons specialize in complex revision surgery and can offer additional opinions. Get a few opinions before you concede that nothing can be done and seek a specialist who is a referral center for revision spine surgery.
Answered 11/30/2013
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