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Comments on xrays: lumbar spine spondylosis with multilevel degenerative disc disease worse at l5-s1 with associated l5-s1 foraminal stenosis. must i see a specialist?

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Yes: I would suggest seeing a pain specialist or an orthopedic surgeon

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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