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I have degenerative disc disease in all five of the lumbar discs. is surgery an option with so many discs needing repair?
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Disks do not need-: -anything unless U have symptoms that mirror Ur MRI findings. Then U should consult a fellowship trained spine surgeon.
Answered 4/13/2016
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