Leon

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Leon, an inmate at CSATF and a self-represented litigant, made the following allegation regarding his medical condition. He suffers from various back problems, including extensive degenerative changes of the lumbar spine and a bulging disc, which

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2. can never be alleviated. His only source of relief is pain medication. Physician’s assistant T. Byers discontinued Leon’s medication despite being aware of Leon’s medical condition. As a result, Leon suffered from debilitating pain for a month before being given inferior medication. Leon submitted the issue to Anthony Enenmoh, M.D. and was prescribed medication for only six months. Consequently, Leon must see a doctor to have his medication renewed. Dr. Nemyeke discontinued his medication even before she completed a…