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February 6, 2012 - 10:58am
JLambz
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What type of dr?

After being dismissed by my surgeon for irreconcilable differences (him being a cocky xxx and me being a patient who likes a compassionate dr), I find myself wondering who to go to??? I see a pain management dr right now, but I woul like to try for disability, since condition is inoperable.

Being that I am not a surgery candidate, what type of dr should I go to? Is my pain management doc enough, or should I still be under the care of a specialist as well?

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Ron DiLauro, Spine-Health System Administrator 02/06/12

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Diagnosed with DDD January of 2012
MRI findings:
1.Disc bulges at the T12-L1 levels, impinging upon the thecal sac.
2.Disc herniations w/ associated annular tears at the L2-L3 and L3-L4 levels, impinging upon the thecal sac
3.Disc bulges with left foraminal protrusion at the L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels, impinging upon the thecal sac and causing mild right and moderate left neuroforaminal narrowing

Currently taking Norco 10/325 4 x day and Flexiril 10 mg 2-3xday

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