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Have Disc Disease With Facet Hypertrophy And Neural Foraminal Narrowing Impinging Upon Exiting. Falling Down Frequently

Hi my name is Greg had back surgery 2006 was good for awhile but now I am falling down all the time from nerve pain it is like being hit in the back with a axe now this is what i have bee told.. How do I fix myself disc disease at l4 - l5 and l5 - S1 with facet hypertrophy and neural foraminal narrowing impinging upon the exiting L4and L5 nerve roots bilaterally
Sat, 1 Dec 2012
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Hello Greg,

If your pain is not being controlled by medical means you will have to think about another surgery.Please consult a Neurosurgeon and they will be able to guide you, taking into consideration your previous surgery.
Hope this helps.

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Have Disc Disease With Facet Hypertrophy And Neural Foraminal Narrowing Impinging Upon Exiting. Falling Down Frequently

Hello Greg, If your pain is not being controlled by medical means you will have to think about another surgery.Please consult a Neurosurgeon and they will be able to guide you, taking into consideration your previous surgery. Hope this helps.