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Ive had several lumbar surgeries, last one was a fusion. i have several buldging and herniated disks from lumbar to cervical & in pain. what can help?
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Multiple options: Multiple options, usually is needed a combination of the following: physical therapy acupuncture anti inflammatory muscle relaxants chronic pain meds form SNRI class, like Cymbalta chronic pain meds from anti seizure drugs, like Neurontin or Lyrica (pregabalin)
Answered 2/10/2015
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