Question 1

what would be some treatment options for cervical spinal stenosis? (besides injections and medications which i have already tried). my doctor also doesnt recommend surgery at this time. what else could i try to relieve my pain? i dont have numbness

Accepted Answer

Spinal stenosis: Physical therapy with neck strengthening would likely be of value. Other modalities which may be of help would  be magnetic therapy or you may want to consider therapy with a biomodulator.

Question 2

what do you suggest if my dr medication visits spinal stenosis lumbar laminactomy?

Accepted Answer

Common problem: For patients that have failed appropriate conservative care, surgery can be very beneficial.  A thorough work up is required.  The most common surgical treatment is a laminectomy.  The success rate is good.  Check out spinehealth .Com.

Question 3

i have ra as well as 2 herniated discs lumbar, 1 cervical herniated disk, spinal stenosis, oa. what is the best medication for pain mgmt w/o tiredness?

Accepted Answer

Ask your DR: Information and advice for your question is best to come from your DR who has all your medical history and the latest exam findings

Question 4

which drugs can be given for spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

"arthritis" or pain: There are no drugs that can enlarge the space for nerves. The non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaid, "arthritis") are also pain relievers. Examples are aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen. They can help, but have side effects such as upset stomach (read the label). Acetaminophen (tylenol (acetaminophen) & other brands) can also help. Other medications require a doctor's prescription. All can have side effects.

Question 5

have  spinal stenosis with budging lumbar discs .have burning toes. take neurontin (gabapentin) .  it does  not work after 3 weeks .  is drug right for  stenosis!

Accepted Answer

Give it time: If you have burning pain in the toes Gabapentin (neurontin) is a good medication to try.  The dose might need to be increased.  Talk with you doctor about it.

Question 6

can you give me more info on severe spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Where?: Good studies show that  the safest and most cost effective even in the neck is with the lysis of adhesion technique
using contrast hyaluronidase , local and steroid followed bt Hypertonic Saline x3
in the lumbar area  caudal and transforaminal catheter placement at the most  effected area.  Doing the same
epidural steroids work for a couple of weeks the above lysis technique for much longer.

Question 7

i'm 37 and diagnosed with spinal stenosis  . can one die from this  or am i just in for a rough ride from here on.

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: Narrowing of your spine won't kill you. It would cause intermittent back pain, sciatica / shooting pain from lower back to legs etc think positively. Do some recreational activities to distract your mind from your condition like yoga, meditation , deep breathing exercise, watching funny shows etc best wishes!

Question 8

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 9

i have spinal stenosis have spinal stenosis and they want to put me on nerve meds and seem to not want to give me my dilauded i have been taking. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Nerve : Nerve medications may help relieve your pain to help you stop dilaudid.  If the spinal stenosis is so severe you require dilaudid, i would recommend consult with an interventional spine specialist and spine spine surgeon to see if the problem can be fixed.  Good luck!

Question 10

can spinal stenosis be seen on xray?

Accepted Answer

MRI or CT scan: Are better to visualize  spinal stenosi.

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What would be some treatment options for cervical spinal stenosis? (besides injections and medications which i have already tried). my doctor also doesnt recommend surgery at this time. what else could i try to relieve my pain? i dont have numbness

A member asked:

What do you suggest if my dr medication visits spinal stenosis lumbar laminactomy?

A member asked:

I have ra as well as 2 herniated discs lumbar, 1 cervical herniated disk, spinal stenosis, oa. what is the best medication for pain mgmt w/o tiredness?

A member asked:

Which drugs can be given for spinal stenosis?

A member asked:

Have spinal stenosis with budging lumbar discs .have burning toes. take neurontin (gabapentin) . it does not work after 3 weeks . is drug right for stenosis!

A member asked:

Can you give me more info on severe spinal stenosis?

A member asked:

I'm 37 and diagnosed with spinal stenosis . can one die from this or am i just in for a rough ride from here on.

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

I have spinal stenosis have spinal stenosis and they want to put me on nerve meds and seem to not want to give me my dilauded i have been taking. what should i do?

A member asked:

Can spinal stenosis be seen on xray?

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