Comments on: Spinal Stenosis

By: Deborah Carter

Deborah Carter — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:02:03 +0000

I have had 3 surgerys and hardware replaced with the third surgery. I felt ok for a while and the pain was not as bad; this was in 2004. I have chronic pain in my lower back, both legs and have taken just about every medication known to man. I deffinately understand your pain! I have to work in pain and take meds and hope I can function properly; especially since I work as a casemanager for individuals with disabilities. I hope someone comes up with a way to measure our PAIN; as well as a medication that works.

By: rieda levin

rieda levin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:59:24 +0000

about a week ago, I had an epidural for the pain I was suffering due to lumbar spinal stenosis. While I am experiencing some relief, I still have pain although now it is bearable (versus unbearable) However, now I am experiencing pain in the middle of my spine as well as the lower portion. Is there a way to halt the progression?

By: Toni Campbell

Toni Campbell — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:31:00 +0000

I have had this procedure done by one the best dr’s I know . After sufferring horrofying pain and long use of countless pain meds for 16 and half months , Dr. Tariq Javed did my surjery and that same day I wanted to get up and dance . There was some nerve damage and stenosis with the pian ,burning ,the whole nine yards , I could’nt take the med effects so I had the spinal cord stimulator put in for a trial , by golly , I wish I had done it soooooner . Dr. Javed is a heaven send … He is located in Marietta and Woodstock Ga. ( 770-422-0444 ) , give him a call you won’t regret it. The happy patient of an excellent team of DOCTOR’S … I must also mention Dr. Hurd of the PainSolution of Ga. what a TEAM…. They have fixed my problem to the point where I feel like I want live again , the pian use to be so baaaaadd , I was begging God to take my life . Now, I Thank Him for my LIFE…. and my DOCTOR’S ……. MRS. TONI CAMPBELL……I truely thank GOD for these DOCTOR’S who really care about their patients……

By: Tammy Todd

Tammy Todd — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:39:49 +0000

I am 47 and just found out I have narrow spine. I also have CMT type 1&2, I don’t know if it has anything to do with this or not. I wonder as I have had CMT ,or they found it when I was 29. I have bad pain in my left hip and it goes down my left leg. If someone might know if this connects to CMT please let me know. I feel for you all that have back pain. Thank you for reading and listening.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:36:44 +0000

I’m 57 years old and will be going through my 4th back surgery next week. The last one I had 10 years ago, it was a spinal fusion in the lower back, now I have Stenosis right above the fusion. Sooo the Doctor is going to remove some bone, do another fusion(he has to remove 2 of the screws from the first one to add the second one). I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared to death, but I trust my Doctor, and I will be so glad to get rid of this pain. Good luck to ALL

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:42:11 +0000

I have been diagnosed with lumber spinal stenosis and I am 45 years old and the bottom line is I am scared of will happen to me will I need surgery or what I will not endure epidurals or any other injections. Any information will help

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:21:28 +0000

I,m 58 years old, have had Rheumatoid Arthritis for 28 years and back pain for many years caused by spurs and the RA. Last October I had my right knee replaced` (both legs where bend out ay the knees) Since the surgery, I developed horrrible back pain and numbness down the back of my legs starting above the buttock. I had CT and EMG and was diagnosed with severe spinal stenosis and scoliosis of the lumbar area. I am now on disability. I went to a Pain Management clinic and had two epidural injections which gave fabulous pain relief for 4 DAYS only, each time. I have see a neurosurgeon and he diacouraged surgery at this time. My family doctor ordered PT which helped with the pain in my back and cut the pain in my legs in half(sill numb). Four weeks later, I woke up one morning and my left foot is completely numb and dropping.This is the leg that needs the knee replaced and is almost at a 45 degree angle and very painful. My daughter could barely get me down the stairs,(we live in a quad level house)out of the house and to the family doctor. He sent me back to the neurosurgeon and he wants to do a decompression and lamenectomy of the L3-5 and S2. He also said I was a poor canidate for surgery because of my knee, RA, and that I’m prone to infections.I said I need to think about this.
I also can only walk with the help of a walker that has the wheels and seat. I have trouble with bowel movements and urination. I have to bear down to the point of passing out. This is embarassing to talk about, but I figure someone else my be having this same problem. I have learned to use a stool softener/laxative, drinl plenty of liquids and eat a lot of veg/fruits.I take oxycotin for my RA pain so that doesn’t help that situation.
I will encourage people to try the PT for the back pain. The exercises are very simple and I was told to do everyday of my life.
I’m so glad I found this web page.I feel so isolated and lonely. I’m stuck in the family room on the first floor. I went from working full-time and being very involved to someone sitting in a recliner being waited on hand and foot. I also crochet, do puzzles and read.
Has anyone has surgery that has brought back a numb foot? I need my knee replaced but with the numbness, would never be able to do thr therapy that’s needed after surgery.

By: m greene

m greene — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:23:36 +0000

Boy – this sounds exactly the same as I have been suffering for some years – Especially the “cart”.

By: Annette Vandersteen

Annette Vandersteen — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:26:58 +0000

I forget to mention. I agree with the person that mentioned go to a Pain Management Doctor. I didn’t find one until just recently. Neurosurgeons have too long of a wait time to see you. They actually can help you get in sooner if they think your case is severe enough. Anyway, they will give you some comfort. Nothing else much has.

By: Annette Vandersteen

Annette Vandersteen — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:22:08 +0000

I just want everybody to know how lonely this is to be in so much pain. I was finally diagnosed with spinal stenosis this month after a 9 month battle of pain. I have a bulging disc that apparently makes things a bit worse and hard for some doctors to decide what it was. I will complete my third nerve block shot this week and then I will schedule surgery. I need a life. I have a difficult time sitting. Strange that most people don’t mention this as a complaint. But I can’t sit, or stand to long. Mornings are terrible after getting out of bed. Sharp pain for hours. Yes I am looking forward to surgery.