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I herniated my disc in my back when i 13 my parents said no to surgery i am now 28 and it still affects me would it be to late for surgery?
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Disc disease: You are still too young to have this problem. But surgical decision is based not just by age, it is based on the consideration of the severity of the disease, damage it is causing or caused. See a neurosurgeon or Orthopedic physician specialized in back problems.
Answered 5/4/2015
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