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Scs apr l5s1 back&sciatica leg.succes.sneezed 5 days ago&back pain again 9/10barely stand or hold my weight,lying eleviates pain&pressure?any advice?
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Get seen: If i'm understanding what you wrote, you have a spinal cord stimulator due to sciatica? If so and now you have severe symptoms you first need to see your pain doctor ASAP to check the SCS for any problems. You may need imaging to look for a new herniated disc.
Answered 12/15/2014
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