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S 1 l 5 degenerative bone disease const. pain spin compresses and the pain is bad.told not a cand. for surgery taking pain meds now have stronger meds?

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See details: Have targeted injections been tried? Have you failed physical therapy? These are options rather than relying on narcotic pain relievers.

Answered 12/20/2013

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A member asked:

S 1 l 5 degenerative bone disease const. pain spin compresses and the pain is bad.told not a cand. for surgery taking pain meds now have stronger meds?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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