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A member asked:

When must i call for referral to spine doctor if i have lumbar spinal stenosis?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

When you do not feel: Relief from the conservative treatment, then you have to seek his opinion.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/27/2022

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If no relief: If you have bothersome enough symptoms that have not been helped with treatment guided by your own doctor, ask for a referral.

Answered 3/1/2020

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If it is a problem: If your symptoms get too bothersome, then it is time to see a spine specialist. Check out Spine-health.com.

Answered 3/1/2020

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