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Suggest Treatment For Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Question: I have lumbar spinal stenosis. What can I do to prevent it from getting worse? Right now I am in pain and my doctor does not know how to treat it.
Brief Answer:
Avoid Extension, Do Proper Physiotherapy, Treat Pain
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is treated in the following way.
1. Avoid Extension. this means, you have to bend forward as much as possible and avoid bending backward.
2. Proper Physiotherapy tailored to your precise level and quantum of Stenosis
3. Drugs
a. Gabapentin 300 mg two times for 6 weeks
b. B Complex two times for 6 weeks
c. Paracetamol 500 mg three times for one week
d. In few people other drugs like Baclofen, Pregabalin, Amitriptyline can also be used.
4. If pain does not come down, Absolute Bed Rest may be indicated
5. In very rare Instances, surgery may be needed
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Avoid Extension, Do Proper Physiotherapy, Treat Pain
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is treated in the following way.
1. Avoid Extension. this means, you have to bend forward as much as possible and avoid bending backward.
2. Proper Physiotherapy tailored to your precise level and quantum of Stenosis
3. Drugs
a. Gabapentin 300 mg two times for 6 weeks
b. B Complex two times for 6 weeks
c. Paracetamol 500 mg three times for one week
d. In few people other drugs like Baclofen, Pregabalin, Amitriptyline can also be used.
4. If pain does not come down, Absolute Bed Rest may be indicated
5. In very rare Instances, surgery may be needed
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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