Question 1

is tightness associated with cervical spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: If by tightness you mean the muscles of your arms or legs tighten on their own, there may be increased muscle tone, and that can be a sign of myelopathy, a condition associated with cervical canal stenosis.

Question 2

i have spinal stenosis and i am having bi lateral hamstring tightness/pain. what levels can contribute to these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

L4-L5, L5-S1: L4-l5, l5-s1.

Question 3

my brother has spinal stenosis can he get zoledronic acid reclast injection?

Accepted Answer

Spinal stenosis: Zolendronic acid is a drug used for osteoporosis or thinning of the bones. It will not work for spinal stenosis. I recommend seeing a spine specialist.

Question 4

after two operations my spinal stenosis is finally getting better, the nerves apparently take a long time to heal, will i be able to walk ever again and if so when can i start to get back to walking and how should i go about getting help?

Accepted Answer

: The typical sequence begins with postoperative healing which may depend upon the presence of fusion and the type of instrumentation.  Subsequently, you might start physical therapy within a pool setting, with a gradual transition to a standard facility.  A physiatrist may be an excellent guide for your rehabilitation.

Question 5

how often can i get epidural steroid injections? i have spinal stenosis and epidurals were working to control my pain for about six months per injection. my last one only really worked for about four months, but i was able to tolerate the pain until the s

Accepted Answer

When : When medications, treatments and interventions aren't working as well as they have been previously, that could mean several things. Most commonly in the case of spinal stenosis, your condition has progressed to the point where epidural steroids aren't going to work.

Stenosis is a decrease in space available for the nerves to pass due to facet arthritis, disc bulging/herniation or congenital reasons. Because of this, injecting fluid under pressure may cause the space to be further compromised.

If a treatment that was working no longer works, it means that you likely need to be re-assessed with new x-rays and possibly an mri. If you are a surgical candidate, don't panic. Decompression in a situation where spinal stenosis is causing symptoms such as neurogenic claudication is very rewarding. Patients note significant improvement in their symptoms almost immediately after surgery.

But surgery should only be considered as a last resort, when all conservative measures are no longer effective. In order to make an informed decision, make sure that you educate yourself with resources necessary to make an informed decision in the treatment of your spinal stenosis.

Question 6

can someone get disability for spinal stenosis if married?

Accepted Answer

Married v stenosis: Spinal stenosis is found in 20% of the population by age 60.  For this diagnosis in the lumbar spine alone , it would be very unusual to get disability for it unless your occupation required prolonged standing or walking and you had a private policy just for your own occupation.  If it involves the cervical spine & it is causing a myleopathy then it is possible.

Question 7

i have cervical spinal stenosis and mylomalacia. always after a few hrs of activity i get headaches and have to lay flat. is this common.

Accepted Answer

Yes: With activity we all get some swelling of tissues.  In your case that swelling likely piches on the nerves and spinal cord.

I would suggest seeing a pain specialist or neurosurgeon.

Question 8

can one get permanent disability for spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

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 9

could spinal stenosis get so bad you can't bend without extreme pain?

Accepted Answer

No: Spinal stenosis actully improve with bending forward if the pain is on bending is suggests other etiologies for your pain possibly muscular.

Question 10

please can i get some advice? for ddd and spinal stenosis 2 mounts injury what to do u?

Accepted Answer

First DDD &amp; spinal: Stenosis are typically age related changes but there can be genetic predispositions for this as well as environmental factors such as smoking .  Back injuries do not cause this from 2 months  ago but they may play a role in your symptoms persisting so get evaluated by a spine specialist as to the correct diagnosis &amp; treatment recommendations / options.

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