Comments on: Spinal Stenosis http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/ A Place To Learn About Back Surgery And Back Pain Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:27 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ava http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/comment-page-2/#comment-1426 Ava Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:48:17 +0000 http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/#comment-1426 Dear Barry, Sorry to hear about your archanoditis, which is scarring of nerves around the dura and spinal cord. If you can check out the website www.adhesions.org on this condition. Dear Barry,

Sorry to hear about your archanoditis, which is scarring of nerves around the dura and spinal cord. If you can check out the website http://www.adhesions.org on this condition.

]]> By: Archie L. Doddo http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/comment-page-2/#comment-1344 Archie L. Doddo Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:21:54 +0000 http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/#comment-1344 Deb, I wish you well with your operation, i know you will be fine. You are young enough to go threw the after surgery problems. So hang in there, bless you. By the way i have decided not to have surgery, just not sure with it. Arch. Deb, I wish you well with your operation, i know you will be fine. You are young enough to go threw the after surgery problems. So hang in there, bless you. By the way i have decided not to have surgery, just not sure with it. Arch.

]]> By: Kristi http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/comment-page-2/#comment-1343 Kristi Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:40:42 +0000 http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/#comment-1343 I just got the results back from my MRI,I have an annular tear in L3-L4,broad based disc bulge combines with facet arthropathy and hypertrophic ligamenta flava changes to produce mild to moderate central canal stenosis,bilateral recess stenosis,and moderate bilateral foraminal stenosis.also L5-S1 and L4-L5and mostly pronounced at L4-L5.All I know is that I HURT....everyday....And I am sick of getting shots 3 times a week(my back looks like a pin cushion)PLEASE....Does anyone have any answers as to what will HELP!!! I just got the results back from my MRI,I have an annular tear in L3-L4,broad based disc bulge combines with facet arthropathy and hypertrophic ligamenta flava changes to produce mild to moderate central canal stenosis,bilateral recess stenosis,and moderate bilateral foraminal stenosis.also L5-S1 and L4-L5and mostly pronounced at L4-L5.All I know is that I HURT….everyday….And I am sick of getting shots 3 times a week(my back looks like a pin cushion)PLEASE….Does anyone have any answers as to what will HELP!!!

]]> By: Marion http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/comment-page-2/#comment-1330 Marion Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:17:45 +0000 http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/#comment-1330 I too suffer with pain in my neck ...which causes bad headaches in the back of my head..6 years ago i had surgery with 2 fusions in my back...Now it has come to my neck..(cervical) my back surgery was a success but now the problem is going up...i had epidural shots yesterday and feel a little better...my doctor said becauce of my age (68) i am not able to have another surgery....i have severe stenosis and i am worried about my future...i am not able to take any pain killers with codene as i have bad reactions to it...am hoping that a few more shots will help.... I too suffer with pain in my neck …which causes bad headaches in the back of my head..6 years ago i had surgery with 2 fusions in my back…Now it has come to my neck..(cervical) my back surgery was a success but now the problem is going up…i had epidural shots yesterday and feel a little better…my doctor said becauce of my age (68) i am not able to have another surgery….i have severe stenosis and i am worried about my future…i am not able to take any pain killers with codene as i have bad reactions to it…am hoping that a few more shots will help….

]]> By: Debra http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/comment-page-2/#comment-1329 Debra Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:44:36 +0000 http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/#comment-1329 Hi Archie, I'm facing the same surgery you are and I have stenosis.I'm having a Fusion on S-1 up to L 3-4.And 2 laminectomy on L3-4 and L4-5. I was in a car accident on Dec 26,2008.Having a fusion will strength your back. I'm going to have my surgery, I'm 47.The dr basically has to re build my back after this accident.Yes, I would have the surgery, you back will be stronger. The only down fall is dealing with the pain and going through the healing process. I haope you have a Great Dr. I live in Fitchburg,Mass. Let me know how it goes,Take care, deb Hi Archie,
I’m facing the same surgery you are and I have stenosis.I’m having a Fusion on S-1 up to L 3-4.And 2 laminectomy on L3-4 and L4-5. I was in a car accident on Dec 26,2008.Having a fusion will strength your back. I’m going to have my surgery, I’m 47.The dr basically has to re build my back after this accident.Yes, I would have the surgery, you back will be stronger. The only down fall is dealing with the pain and going through the healing process. I haope you have a Great Dr. I live in Fitchburg,Mass. Let me know how it goes,Take care, deb

]]> By: Archie L. Doddo http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/comment-page-2/#comment-1327 Archie L. Doddo Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:24:56 +0000 http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/#comment-1327 I am 72 and plan on having a fusion, L-2-3,L-3-4 should i go threw with it? I have stenosis of the lumbar. Please comment. Thanks Arch. I am 72 and plan on having a fusion, L-2-3,L-3-4 should i go threw with it? I have stenosis of the lumbar. Please comment. Thanks Arch.

]]> By: Nora http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/comment-page-2/#comment-1236 Nora Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:15:17 +0000 http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/#comment-1236 to Barry, I am ur age and I had 3 failed spinsl fusions/laminectomies, hardware put in, taken out, then in 1988 had a FDA study spinal operation called an Interpedicular fixation. I too have rods and screws, and landed in the hosp. last Nov 08, and found out I have 5 buldging discs in my lumbar, as well as my thorasic area. I am have been perm. disabled sinbce I was 25. I know your pain. NOONE knows what u r going thru unless they experience it themselves. My neuro said he would not operate b/c of the scar tissue and all the levels. to Barry,
I am ur age and I had 3 failed spinsl fusions/laminectomies, hardware put in, taken out, then in 1988 had a FDA study spinal operation called an Interpedicular fixation. I too have rods and screws, and landed in the hosp. last Nov 08, and found out I have 5 buldging discs in my lumbar, as well as my thorasic area. I am have been perm. disabled sinbce I was 25. I know your pain. NOONE knows what u r going thru unless they experience it themselves. My neuro said he would not operate b/c of the scar tissue and all the levels.

]]> By: barry http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/comment-page-2/#comment-1229 barry Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:18:47 +0000 http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/#comment-1229 iam 47 been through 5 failed lumbar back operations scar tissue on nerves shots did not work. trying to get a surgon to clean it out but he said it will grow back have 2 cages in my lower back l4_l5 IAM READY TO die CANNOT TAKE THIS PAIN NO MORE 15 years just to much. going to doc in 2weeks if he does not cut me well there is no more hope. iam 47 been through 5 failed lumbar back operations scar tissue on nerves shots did not work. trying to get a surgon to clean it out but he said it will grow back have 2 cages in my lower back l4_l5 IAM READY TO die CANNOT TAKE THIS PAIN NO MORE 15 years just to much. going to doc in 2weeks if he does not cut me well there is no more hope.

]]> By: Joel http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/comment-page-2/#comment-1125 Joel Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:01:48 +0000 http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/#comment-1125 To all.. I have had lower back pain for two years and started to believe it was going to be a way of life for me. After trying several different treatment options, I was refered to a chiorpracter. I went armed with my x-rays and MRI. After about six visits I rarely have any back pain, and absolutely no lower leg pain. I know some people are timid to try chiorpratic, as was I. Iwould not have went if my doctor had not recomended it. So dont rule out any methods of treatment, especially before trying surgery. To all..
I have had lower back pain for two years and started to believe it was going to be a way of life for me. After trying several different treatment options, I was refered to a chiorpracter. I went armed with my x-rays and MRI. After about six visits I rarely have any back pain, and absolutely no lower leg pain. I know some people are timid to try chiorpratic, as was I. Iwould not have went if my doctor had not recomended it. So dont rule out any methods of treatment, especially before trying surgery.

]]> By: Terry Collins http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/comment-page-2/#comment-1067 Terry Collins Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:11:12 +0000 http://thebacksurgerysite.com/spinal-stenosis/#comment-1067 I am 58. I was born with spina bifida. I Also have spinal stenosis, partailly slipped disc, cracked vertebrae, severe degenerative bone loss disease, severe arthritis. Now my muscles in my thighs front and back have begun to pull tight and draw up so bad that I can not straighten my legs out. I have to control my breathing while I am trying to fight this off. When this happens I have to support myself in order to try to stand up straight.The left rear side of my spinal column was operated on By ThecLaser Spine Institute in Tampa Florida which has not done a bit of good, all that they did more than anything was LIE, LIE, AND MORE LIEING TO ME AND CHARGE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF MONEY. I have just as much problem as I did before. I feel like I am going to be wheel chair bound. IS THIS TRUE AND HOW SOON?????? Some doctors have told me I have only one option and that is to have my spinal column fused from L-1 thru L-5.I can also feel my breathing throbbing down thru my spinal column all of the way to the base of my spine and it hurts each time I take a breathe. I know mu health is getting worse and I know that because of LSIs invovlement it has been made worse. I need to have some answers given to me that tells me the entire truth and I need to know if I am going to be totally and 100% disabled and when. please help me with some answers. I need to know. there are things I need to do and help to seek out. HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am 58. I was born with spina bifida. I Also have spinal stenosis, partailly slipped disc, cracked vertebrae, severe degenerative bone loss disease, severe arthritis. Now my muscles in my thighs front and back have begun to pull tight and draw up so bad that I can not straighten my legs out. I have to control my breathing while I am trying to fight this off. When this happens I have to support myself in order to try to stand up straight.The left rear side of my spinal column was operated on By ThecLaser Spine Institute in Tampa Florida which has not done a bit of good, all that they did more than anything was LIE, LIE, AND MORE LIEING TO ME AND CHARGE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF MONEY. I have just as much problem as I did before. I feel like I am going to be wheel chair bound. IS THIS TRUE AND HOW SOON?????? Some doctors have told me I have only one option and that is to have my spinal column fused from L-1 thru L-5.I can also feel my breathing throbbing down thru my spinal column all of the way to the base of my spine and it hurts each time I take a breathe. I know mu health is getting worse and I know that because of LSIs invovlement it has been made worse. I need to have some answers given to me that tells me the entire truth and I need to know if I am going to be totally and 100% disabled and when. please help me with some answers. I need to know. there are things I need to do and help to seek out. HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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