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Pain In Lower Back. Taking Anti Inflammatories And Painkillers. Had Surgery For Herniated Disc. Suggestions?
I had back surgery in italy 25 years ago, they removed an erniated disc L4-L5 no fusion. I am 45 years old now and since then I had major problems with my back. I have been seeing chiropractors for the last 15 years, three months ago I started to have pain in my lower back down to my leg and ankle. The family doctor prescribed anti inflammatories and pain killer more than a month ago, no help. Did Bio-flex laser therapy (still ongoing) for the last three weeks, no help. Had an MRI few days ago, waiting for the results. Would I be a candidate for an endoscopic surgery if there is no other options?
Fri, 21 Jun 2013
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Thanks for writing to us
You have failed back surgery symptoms
endoscopic operation in previously operated patient can become difficuilt procedure ,with suboptimal results .
I would suggest for open procedure and complete removal of underlying cause.
Check your vit B12 level and vit D3 level through blood test.
For further query contact my profile directly.
Take care
Thanks for writing to us
You have failed back surgery symptoms
endoscopic operation in previously operated patient can become difficuilt procedure ,with suboptimal results .
I would suggest for open procedure and complete removal of underlying cause.
Check your vit B12 level and vit D3 level through blood test.
For further query contact my profile directly.
Take care
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