I have a long history of spinal problems stemming from botched laminectomies in 1980. . - from T12 to Ileo sacral joint have marked changes, lack of disc space and rotation ( in a nutshell). I am now 74 year old lady ( Retired RN) with an very limited lifestyle. A year ago I noticed I had quite marked difficulty walking when in street shoes rather than my heavy joggers. Now I experience that same difficulty every afternoon when walking in the joggers (which remedied the problem a year ago) My gait changes to feeling I cannot co-ordinate upper body with my legs almost stumbling along whereas a morning walk is considerably more fluent. A few hours after that 1 K. Walk morning walk I tend to shuffle around home with very short steps which is opposite to my natural tendency of moving quickly. My GP does not address these complaints though I do I take painkillers- Targin .Is it possible Stenosis is causing this more recent problem and is requesting an appointment with a neurosurgeon advisable? Your opinion would be greatly appreciated as I feel Rome burns whilst I fiddle around . Sincerely Robyn from Bribie Island. robrids @bigpond.com