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Pain from spine surgery years after 3 failed back surgeries. i also have spinal stenosis, spinal fusions, fibromyalgia, severe scar tissue, bad hip?
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Pain: You have pain from multiple sources. If may be time to consult a pain management specialist.
Answered 4/5/2014
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Stimulator may help: If you're still having pain after your 3 failed spine surgeries you could benefit from a spinal cord stimulator. I have seen many people helped tremendously by this implantable device. Find someone reputable and they may be able to help.
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