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Hello, I am suffering from chronic low back stiffness and mild paid for the last 3 years and my doctor has said that it is discogenic in nature and a life long.Last three years I am on Pregabalin caps and Symbal 20 tabs along with mild back related daily stretch exer. Let me know do I need to take medicines for life .
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Normally less than 5 % people need medicines regularly. .get an MRI and get a second opinion
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