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Does spinal stenosis affect the arms as well as legs? my arms are weak and have movements i can't control, plus pain. walking is hard sometimes.
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Yes it can: Stenosis or tightening can restrict the function if spinal cord or it's trunk nerves that leave the cord to go into arms or legs. An EMG test will determine if this is a central vs peripheral problem. A PMR doc can examine you and do,the test as well. Seems that we need a good diagnosis here, so treatment options can be discussed.
Answered 9/21/2019
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Spinal stenosis: Spinal stenosis may affect the arms or the legs, or both. It tend to occur in the lumbar spine and the cervical spine. These areas regulate input to the legs and arms respectively. Some people may have spinal stenosis in both regions, or either region, or the spine.
Answered 12/11/2016
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