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I have made a decision i am not settle for when the doctor told me to live with my knee pain. i'm going for a third opinion thanks for everything ?

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Dr. Carl Balog answered

Specializes in Pain Management

3 Options: 1. See an orthopedist 2. See a pain specialist 3. Find another family doctor.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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