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What can i do for my back issues and how do i go about asking the neuro surgeon, no pcp, about pain mgt without liking like a drug seeker? see imaging
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Pain managment clini: If you have chronic back pain for injury or inborn problem and if surgical managment is not optionsl now- best to see Pain managment specialist. Besides using medication thry can involve phys. therapy, electrical stimulators etc. Nobody will judgdge u as a " Drug seeker". Goal is to have quality life with pain managable. Talk to your Doc. about it.
Answered 8/12/2016
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