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I'm 17 with the rupture disc. i been to the doctor he said surgery is my only option. what do i do?

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See specialist : I would recommend that you see a spine specialist or if you already have, seek a second opinion. Hopefully it will get better with conservative care. Surgery would be necessary if you develop a neurologic deficit or if it does not get better in 8 weeks. Check out spine-health.Com. Good luck.

Answered 2/17/2014

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