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So if mri was normal but may not show nerve damage from spinal and your in severe shooting pain what would it be? muscle spasms or damaged nerve?

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Dr. Vincent Popa answered

Multiple causes: it can be a facet problem, and endplate irritation, or even discogenic pain without herniation, among other causes. you need to see a pain specialist

Answered 8/11/2016

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A member asked:

So if mri was normal but may not show nerve damage from spinal and your in severe shooting pain what would it be? muscle spasms or damaged nerve?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vincent Popa answered

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