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Microdiscectomy (may) for herniated disc@l5-s1 causing bad sciatic pains in lt leg & know csf leak repair (june) @ site doubled swelling. having sharp, cramping, burning pain at ~10/10 in leg. normal?

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Dr. Chaim Colen answered

Assessment: Needs to be assessed. MRI might help. Would followup with your physician. Is the pain in a different area from before surgery?

Answered 9/6/2020

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A member asked:

Microdiscectomy (may) for herniated disc@l5-s1 causing bad sciatic pains in lt leg & know csf leak repair (june) @ site doubled swelling. having sharp, cramping, burning pain at ~10/10 in leg. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chaim Colen answered

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