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Congenital Stenosis With Bone Spurs. Degenerative Changes And Deformity Of Central Canal. Need Surgery?
I had an MRI and have congenital stenosis superimposed with spurs and degenerative changes with severe stenosis and deformity of central canal. eMG normal. I have a lot of pain that can be managed on several mess.my question is if I don't have surgery, can it further damage my spine? C5 to C7 are the worst. I am 48 female. I have stopped exercising to avoid pain so that I can take NSAIDs, neurontin and norco and flexeril on my days off so that I can get thru my part time work days. Most days pain is very manageable with meds but if I try to decrease them, my pain returns to where I need to lay down and rest for several hours. I am afraid to have surgery.
Wed, 15 May 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Since there is severe stenosis, you are unlikely to get prolonged pain relief without surgery. Surgery is scary for you, but it is very safe, if performed by an experienced neurosurgeon. So, if your pain does not get better, it may be a good idea to go for a surgery.
Please get back if you require any additional information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com
Thank you for posting your query.
Since there is severe stenosis, you are unlikely to get prolonged pain relief without surgery. Surgery is scary for you, but it is very safe, if performed by an experienced neurosurgeon. So, if your pain does not get better, it may be a good idea to go for a surgery.
Please get back if you require any additional information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com
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