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3 months post l4l5 discetomy. recovery going okay. all of a sudden constant sciatic pain last 2 days. flare up? or worse? really worried

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Dr. Kathryn Ko answered

Over doing it: probably jus flare up- call surgeon to discuss.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/14/2015

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A member asked:

3 months post l4l5 discetomy. recovery going okay. all of a sudden constant sciatic pain last 2 days. flare up? or worse? really worried

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathryn Ko answered

Dr Ali agreed

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