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Had cervical esi c5-c7 3 mo ago woke up four days ago in extreme pain in mid back on r near shoulder blade getting worse ? infection?? the pain is
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It could be several: things, including displacement of hardware, disc infection (diskitis), or blood clot/hematoma compressing a nerve or nerve root. Would probably need MRI and/or CT w/ contrast to rule out diskitis. Please see your neurosurgeon right away to discuss proper diagnosis and treatment course.
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