Comments on: What Is Spinal Stenosis

By: Woody

Woody — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:39:10 +0000

I had fusion between L3,S1. It’s been 15 months now.
I have pain in my hip, and general pain from the surgery still.
They had to go back into my back for a second time…while I was at the Hospital. Long story short…I had two surgery’s and am still hurting.
I refuse pain medicine above Ultracet, or advil.
Sometimes crying is better. My son’s are still in school..after they graduate, I’ll grab my muzzle loader.

p.s.- make surgery your “last” option

By: Glenys Douglas

Glenys Douglas — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:03:56 +0000

Hello
I am not considering surgery at all. What was crucial for me is losing weight and constant strenthening exercises DAILY. Walking back and forth in a pool is wonderful for pain management. I cannot afford phsio all the time but have all the exercises on paper. You just cannot sit or lie in bed – you must constantly exercise, strengthen, stretch muscles out or everything will get worse, your pain will increase. Also I use a cane and a walker for exercise, but not socially when I am driven places. I wish you all the best in your recovery as best as you can.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:05:17 +0000

I had the surgery c3-c6, and it isn’t that bad except to lie down. Use a recliner, in case you need to sleep at a tilt. I have thirteen more slipped discs to fix but the doctor doesn’t want to do that because of the danger. It is worse than open heart surgery and My husband had that.
The neck surgery got rid of most of the headaches. I am glad I had it done. you may write me with any questions.

By: Terri

Terri — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:41:13 +0000

I have lupus and arthritis all over including degenerative disc disease. Just found out I have severe spinal stenosis in L4, L5, S1. I was referred to a neurosurgeon and a TLIF was recommended (spinal surgery w/ fusion). I find it interesting that all my pain prior to this MRI, was blamed on lupus. Wondered if anyone had experienced this?

By: J

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:39:28 +0000

GOD IS ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR ALL OF YOUR NEEDS…HAVE FAITH…SEEK…KNOCK…ASK…GOD LOVES YOU AND DESIRES TO HEAR AND ATTEND TO YOUR PRAYERS…AND REMEMBER TO GIVE HIM THANKS AND PRAISE!HALLELUJAH!

By: Paul Christ

Paul Christ — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:07:00 +0000

I am getting ready for herniated disc and spinal stenosis surgery . tried everything the shots ,therapy exercise with no results – can only now function on pain medicine – I am 64 and looking forward to good results Does anyone have any experiences that they can discuss – thanks

By: Jewel Kemp

Jewel Kemp — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:27:39 +0000

I had a long history of lower back pain and was diagnosed with: Spinal Stenosis. I had a herniated disc, Arthritis in the spine, curveture of the spine and siatica. I had lower back surgery on 11/2/09 and I do not experience back pain but the left leg is often numb especially if I walk a New York City block. Sometimes when I first awaken both legs have some tingling but mostly the left leg which always go numb. Any information will help. Thank you so much in advance.

By: f saucier

f saucier — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:32:10 +0000

have spinal stenosis…legs tingling and numbwhere do I go for help… in physcial therapy…

By: f saucier

f saucier — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:28:57 +0000

Hello,
I have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis..lumbar pinched nerves..I am in physical therapy…I have had 5 sessions with the therapist and do the exercises daily…I still have tingling and numbness in the legs.

If you have had this, do you have any comments or suggestions for me…thanks frances

By: david

david — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:44:39 +0000

Oh, I forgot to say that the people who I know who have the same problem, received their disability without any problem.