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A member asked:

Having had 2 discectomy's within 18 month of each other has left me with substantial scar tissue left which is causing me pain in can anything b done?

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You need to be seen: By a spinal surgeon or maybe a pain specialist, who can examine/investigate you and then decide on the best course for you. Good luck.

Answered 12/14/2013

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