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Had disk fusion l4, l5-s1 2 yrs ago, having on and off urinary retention now urologist can't find reason, mri says severe narrowing disc space l5-s1??

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Get second opinion: Your back problems are quite unlikely to be cause of intermittent urinary retention, and would suggest seeing a urologist who is affiliated with a local medical school, but would not hesitate to have a neurologist assess your issues in addition.

Dr Cunningham agreed

Answered 8/27/2015

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A member asked:

Had disk fusion l4, l5-s1 2 yrs ago, having on and off urinary retention now urologist can't find reason, mri says severe narrowing disc space l5-s1??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Cunningham agreed

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