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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain When Diagnosed With Spinal Stenosis

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Posted on Wed, 5 Oct 2016
Question: Yes, I have had Lumbar surgery twice now. been diagnosis with Spinal Stenosis of Lumbar Spine. The last several days I have Siatica like conditions in the back,buttocks, down into my right leg and have been almost unable to walk. I am taking prednisone doesn't really help. MRI suggested.
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Spinal stenosis

Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear about your back pain from spinal stenosis. This is where the spinal canal is narrowed and putting pressure on nerves. This is why you are having pain going down your legs. This can only be repaired through surgery. you need the MRI to better decide if surgery will even help. You can still use medication but they have side effects including constipation, sedation and possible addiction. I would recommend getting your MRI and discussing your results with a neurosurgeon to see if surgery is an option.

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain When Diagnosed With Spinal Stenosis

Brief Answer: Spinal stenosis Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns I am sorry to hear about your back pain from spinal stenosis. This is where the spinal canal is narrowed and putting pressure on nerves. This is why you are having pain going down your legs. This can only be repaired through surgery. you need the MRI to better decide if surgery will even help. You can still use medication but they have side effects including constipation, sedation and possible addiction. I would recommend getting your MRI and discussing your results with a neurosurgeon to see if surgery is an option. I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions