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Frequently Asked Questions About Pain Relief

What If My Doctor Recommends Surgery To Control Pain?

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If your doctor recommends surgery as a means of controlling your pain, seek a second opinion to determine the necessity and possible benefits. Preferably the second opinion will come from someone other than a surgeon since surgeons tend to think surgery is the answer.

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