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From my l2-s1is herniated or slightly herniated. i also have spondylosis and deg.disc. i have a lot of nerve pain. any sugg. on what kinds of exc help?
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Nerve pain: Lots of nerve pain means lots of leg pain leg pain is very treatable use image guided diagnostic injection based on symptoms cross correlate with images confirm the pain generating nerve remove pressure surgically if needed enjoy less leg pain back pain with multi level disease over one or two levels , palliative advanced pain managent best course avoid surgery for back pain preserve back muscle.
Answered 5/19/2013
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