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Had back surgery in2010 l4 l5 s1 still having severe pain radiating down my leg causing toe tingling. injections or therapy hasn't worked. ?

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See details: Have the surgeon reevaluate the back and leg. A new MRI should be done if it has not been done already.

Answered 8/28/2017

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