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Stenosis bad w herniated disc pressing nerves. pain excruciating in both legs. on 5th steroid shot. sd i consider a laminectomy or avoid @ all cost.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Back pain: In addition to the other advice you've been given about seeing your doc, consider looking into the work of John Sarno, MD. He has a mind-body approach to pain that has helped many people. Peace and good health.

Answered 6/22/2018

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