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A member asked:

Had an epidural and the needle was left in place; now i have degenerative disk disease is any connection?

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Dr. Tarek Shahbandar answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

No: Needle would not cause degenerative disk disease.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/31/2013

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