Question 1

can spinal stenosis cause permanent damage?

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Yes: Spinal stenosis is a condition where arthritic changes in the spine cause narrowing of the spinal canal and outflow tracts of the spinal nerves. With time, continuing pressure on the nerves or spinal cord can cause pemanent damage. However, many cases of spinal stenosis can be successfully treated with medications, injections, or surgery.

Question 2

what causes spinal stenosis?

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Several things: Spinal stenosis can be congenital but is also acquired with aging, or trauma, by either arthritis, herniated discs or even vertebral collapse as people age, which can result in vertebra slipping across each other which can cause stenosis too. It is important to see a neurosurgeon for evaluation, or a orthopedist who specializes in the spine, for full evaluation and treatment, surgery is an option.

Question 3

can one get permanent disability for spinal stenosis?

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Yes: One can have such a degree of spinal stenosis  such that they would be disabled.  There may be surgical correction to rid one of the disability.  I would hope you are looking at the positive side of this and to remain not disabled.

Question 4

can spinal stenosis cause sexual dysfuction?

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Yes: Any compromise of the spinal cord can affect the nerves responsible for erections.

Question 5

got x ray results. basically discs are wearing down leading into spinal stenosis? not really sure whats going on. im young and fit, what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

: You don't mention what your symptoms are. I'm not sure that wearing down of intervertebral discs leads to spinal stenosis. The discs would have to herniate and press on the spinal cord to do that. I recommend consulting a neurosurgeon to assess your symptoms and your MRI findings.and advise you.

Question 6

can spinal stenosis cause neuropathy?

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It can cause nerve: Spinal Stenosis can cause  nerve  compression and even damage. Technically it can cause nerve  damage  and not neuropathy. Your neurologist can clarify

Question 7

does spinal stenosis cause pain in the arms and shoulders?

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It can: Stenosis of the cervical spine (in the neck) can cause spinal cord or nerve root compression which in turn can cause pain in the arms and shoulders.

Question 8

could spinal stenosis cause sexual dysfunction?

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Possibly: If severe enough to cause compression of the lumbar nerve roots (specifically l2, 3, 4) this could cause difficulty with normal arousal reflexes, including erection.

Question 9

can spinal stenosis cause calf pains in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Spinal stenosis typically manifests as leg pain mostly when walking.  However, clogged  blood vessels can cause the same symptom.  To know the difference, you need to get an MRI and have a doctor examine the blood vessels of your legs.

Question 10

can a herniated disc cause spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Spinal issues: stenosis is simply another word for "narrowing" of the space. So it's possible that a herniation (something going into a space it's not supposed to) is causing the narrowing. However herniation is not always the permanent disk problem people always think and this may be a different disc level. I'm not aware of the imaging obviously. Make sure to follow up with your physician to go over the imaging

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