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Will getting surgery for syringomyelia make my back pain worse?
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No: There may be some temporary back pain since the laminectomy incision is on the back, but this should resolve over time.
Answered 3/12/2014
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It may save paralysi: Pain is one thing but an expanding syrinx in your spinal cord leaves you with few options. This is where you must make an informed decision.
Answered 8/19/2013
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