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A member asked:

Severe pain, weakness, stiffness in my left hip/back, negative x-rays. i get stuck when walking, sometimes fall. app. 1/2 with ortho, should i go sooner?

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Dr. Raymond Schneider answered

Yes: You can have a herniated disc with normal plain x-rays. Get seen and dont suffer.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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