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I have 3 herniated discs L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1 with degenative disc disease and degenative faset disease I have some stenosis also  What are my treatment options?  My current pain management doctor is refusing to see me till my insurance pays and I am been told that there is no surgical options, however I don't believe them and something has to be able to help me I am unable to walk without pain and have been in bed for 3 days now.
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i would advise you to go to the nearest emergency room.  they can help by giving you medication for the pain and by giving you a referral to a doctor that can help you. you are entitled to a second opinion regarding your condition and treatment options.  

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degenative disc disease, if thru MRI nerve damage shows, look into RF (radio frequence) treatments.  I have had several at L4, L5, S1 on both sides.  Helps for a long period of time.  Also you may want to look at "Magic Spine Wand" a surgical technique percutaneous diskectomy, compared to releasng air from a bulging tire. Readers Digest July 2007 issue has several new treatments for different types of back pain.
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