Question 1

with spinal stenosis -- are  leg weakness and leg tremors more common when it is cold?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Leg weakness & tremors are frequent symptoms of spinal stenosis. Cold also reduces strength of muscle contraction and also induces tremors. The combination of the two situations augment the responses.

Question 2

mrireadsc3-4 disc herniation stenosis with ap of 0.7cm? indention on spinal cord.  could this cause left leg weakness from the hips down

Accepted Answer

Potentially: If spinal cord becomes severe enough, it can start to affect the legs, although there are other potential causes.  Either way, I would be seen in follow up immediately.

Question 3

diagnosed at 24 w/ bilateral formalin spinal stenosis.now 30, with leg pain, weakness, vision, numb.ms runs in family members.can they cause similarities?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Pain more typical for fs. Both can cause weakness.

Question 4

i am 54 and i have a spinal stenosis of 5mm. it is becoming more difficult to use the right leg. i get cramps, major weakness, hip goes out and can hardly walk. what shouldi do?

Accepted Answer

Stenosis: Unfortunately, medications, manipulation and therapy may improve symptoms, however the pathology will continue to worsen. If you are having neurologic issues of weakness etc, you should be seen by a neurosurgeon or orthopedist with spinal training for eval before things worsen.

Question 5

can l4-5 spinal stenosis + left sided herniation cause muscle spasm in both legs? why do i feel weakness in leg as it twitches?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: One can get sciatica as a result of herniated disk typically  on same side as disk bulge but stenosis can give bilateral symptoms.

Question 6

hi, can spinal stenosis cause pressure in the head and weakness in legs.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If spinal stenosis is severe enough in the neck or cervical spine it can cause a condition known as myelopathy which can include these symptoms.  Also, degenerative changes in neck can also contribute to some of these complaints.  There is a 20% chance of co-existing stenosis in lumbar spine as well when it is found in neck.  A double whammy!  but so can other conditions so you see your physician!

Question 7

could a fall on a steel beam cause or start the process for spinal stenosis. i fell back onto a leg of a car lift and hit my whole back and head.

Accepted Answer

Fall: This typically does not cause stenosis unless its a herniated disc that is causing the stenosis.

Question 8

is spinal stenosis and loss of leg use reversible?

Accepted Answer

Usually: The vast majority of my lumbar stenosis patients improve significantly following surgical decompression in terms of how far they can walk.

Question 9

could spinal/back problems cause leg weakness?

Accepted Answer

Yes, : If a ruptured disc compressing a spinal nerve going to the leg, weakness affecting those muscles could be acquired.  Spinal stenosis, which is widespread might cause weakness in both legs.

Question 10

with spinal stenosis, is it normal for my legs and back to feel so weak?  sometimes i feel i can't take another step.

Accepted Answer

Stenosis: unfortunately these are common symptoms of severe spinal stenosis.  If you have not gotten better with meds and exercises, surgery may be the best option

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With spinal stenosis -- are leg weakness and leg tremors more common when it is cold?

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Mrireadsc3-4 disc herniation stenosis with ap of 0.7cm? indention on spinal cord. could this cause left leg weakness from the hips down

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Diagnosed at 24 w/ bilateral formalin spinal stenosis.now 30, with leg pain, weakness, vision, numb.ms runs in family members.can they cause similarities?

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I am 54 and i have a spinal stenosis of 5mm. it is becoming more difficult to use the right leg. i get cramps, major weakness, hip goes out and can hardly walk. what shouldi do?

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Can l4-5 spinal stenosis + left sided herniation cause muscle spasm in both legs? why do i feel weakness in leg as it twitches?

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Hi, can spinal stenosis cause pressure in the head and weakness in legs.?

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Could a fall on a steel beam cause or start the process for spinal stenosis. i fell back onto a leg of a car lift and hit my whole back and head.

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Is spinal stenosis and loss of leg use reversible?

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Could spinal/back problems cause leg weakness?

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With spinal stenosis, is it normal for my legs and back to feel so weak? sometimes i feel i can't take another step.

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