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I've had a CT scan done at hch hospital I've been to emergency room several times and it's just my back hurts so bad that my leg gives away and now it's causing me to they keep saying it's arthritis is arthritis but it's my back that's making my right leg give away on me and it's time that I can't really walk so I'm in need of a pain specialist on orthopedic specialist

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Finding the right pain or orthopedic specialist in Houston or Cypress, TX after everything you've been through sounds incredibly frustrating and exhausting. With five back surgeries and a leg that gives way, you absolutely deserve focused, expert care.

Here are some well-regarded options in your area to explore:

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Finding the right pain or orthopedic specialist in Houston or Cypress, TX after everything you've been through sounds incredibly frustrating and exhausting. With five back surgeries and a leg that gives way, you absolutely deserve focused, expert care.

Here are some well-regarded options in your area to explore:

- UTHealth Houston Neurosciences – Offers comprehensive spine and pain management care
- Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Has spine specialists experienced with complex surgical histories
- Texas Pain Physicians – Specializes in chronic pain management in the Houston/Cypress area
- Baylor College of Medicine – Spine Center – Known for complex spine cases
- Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute – Handles complex orthopedic and spine issues

When calling to book, mention your surgical history upfront so they can match you with the most appropriate specialist.

It's also worth asking your current doctor for a referral, as this can sometimes fast-track an appointment with the right specialist.

Your leg giving way is a serious symptom that needs proper evaluation β€” don't let anyone dismiss it as "just arthritis" without a thorough assessment of your spine's role in it.

2 days ago

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