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Currently, i am taking lyrica (pregabalin) and paraxone for pain, since pain persists, do you think that i need to have a repeat mri to assess my lumbar. ?
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Impossible to answer: Without knowing your history and especially your examination, no one can answer your question. Knowledge of the date and specifics of your prior MRI are essential as well.
Answered 6/10/2014
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