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I got a cervical fusion of c6/c7 nearly three years ago. i am still in a lot of pain and i don't know if his is normal or if i need to be reevaluated ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Yes: Three years out - please be re-assessed. You may review acupuncture as one treatment option with your MD.

Answered 9/11/2017

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A member asked:

I got a cervical fusion of c6/c7 nearly three years ago. i am still in a lot of pain and i don't know if his is normal or if i need to be reevaluated ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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