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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In Feet And Ankles Of A Person With Spinal Stenosis
I am 84 with a severe case of spinal stenosis. It s affecting everything I do. I can t walk or stand very long (like for 2-3 minutes). My MD thinks it may be also be the cause of my neuropathy (non-diabetic) which is very severe in both feet and ankles. I am on Lyrica for the neuropathy and have tried various medicines for the back, including Robaxin, Skelaxin, etc., and I also have been to a pain management specialist for the deep steroid injections. Nothing has helped. I don t think surgery is a choice at my age, but is there any other that will give me some relief?
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Sun, 23 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Severe spinal canal stenosis cannot be treated by medicines. It needs surgical interventions. Visit your nearest hospital for the same.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
Severe spinal canal stenosis cannot be treated by medicines. It needs surgical interventions. Visit your nearest hospital for the same.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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