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I had a . discetomy l3 abd l5 2years ago im still in very bad pain i am waiting for a spinal fusion . what can u expect and will i b pain free?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

Low likelihood: If the 1st. surgery fails then chances of subsequent surgery being successful are extremely low. Seek a good pain management physician.

Answered 1/31/2015

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A member asked:

I had a . discetomy l3 abd l5 2years ago im still in very bad pain i am waiting for a spinal fusion . what can u expect and will i b pain free?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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