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Mild narrowing of the left lateral recess with abutment of the descending left s1 nerve root. searing nerve pain in the feet and calves for 3 months?
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You may benefit: from a transforaminal epidural steroid injection you should be evaluated by a physician trained in interventional pain treatments
Answered 12/19/2014
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