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How Can Spinal Stenosis In The Lower Back Be Treated?
I have spinal stenosis in my lower back. The pain is so intense I can not stay on my feet for long. I’m scheduled for an epidural injection next week. I’m hoping it works but if it doesn’t, is there a safe strong pain medicine that will not make me loopy?
Mon, 12 Mar 2018
Hello,
Spinal Stenosis can be managed with:
1. Physical therapy and exercise
2. Drugs like NSAIDS
3. Epidural injections
If not responded may be need surgery such as:
1. Laminectomy
2. Foraminotomy
3. Laminotomy
4. Interspinous process spacer
5. Microendoscopic decompression
Please consult your neurosurgeon/orthopedician, they will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Spinal Stenosis can be managed with:
1. Physical therapy and exercise
2. Drugs like NSAIDS
3. Epidural injections
If not responded may be need surgery such as:
1. Laminectomy
2. Foraminotomy
3. Laminotomy
4. Interspinous process spacer
5. Microendoscopic decompression
Please consult your neurosurgeon/orthopedician, they will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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