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I am 10 days post op for l5s1 disectomy and he said i had bone overgrowth pushing on the nerve. the past 2 days pain unbearable! normal?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Don't think: unbearable pain is normal. You should report this to your surgeon.

Answered 5/5/2016

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A member asked:

I am 10 days post op for l5s1 disectomy and he said i had bone overgrowth pushing on the nerve. the past 2 days pain unbearable! normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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