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A member asked:

R. leg weakness and severe pain l4, l5 fusion l3 herniation 3 years since 1st surgery back pops when i get up doc says xray looks good.leg getting wors?

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Second opinion: At this point i would get a second surgical opinion.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/6/2016

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