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Extreme back/sciatic pain not improving after slow recovery from chiari surgery. can barely walk. no relief from cortisone shot. getting worried :(?
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Get evaluated : You should be re-evaluated by your surgeon. This would include history taking and physical examination
Answered 2/16/2013
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