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Post op sciatic pain 3 weeks after surgery. what can be done?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It's still early: In the post operative period to make changes to your current regimen. Continue pain medications and level of activity suggested by your spine surgeon.

Answered 1/5/2020

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