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Doc said decompressing maneuvers can account for 3 inch length change. is that permanent change in 39 yo or does it eventually compress back to normal

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Uncertain about leng: Uncertain about length of what? 3" of height is a lot and would not be due to compression. There may have been a measuring issue. Discuss this with your physician.

Answered 5/8/2016

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A member asked:

Doc said decompressing maneuvers can account for 3 inch length change. is that permanent change in 39 yo or does it eventually compress back to normal

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Dr. John Goldman answered

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