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I have 5 disk with moderate to severe spinal stenosis failed physical therapy what should i do next can this paralyze me ?

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See details: see a pain specialist and find out if targeted injections can help. If nothing works, surgery may be an option.

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Dr. Scott Mcgovern answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Spinal stenosis : While paralysis would be especially rare, you can have significant loss of function with severe spinal stenosis. In some people, epidural steroid injections can help relieve pain. However, with multilevel severe spinal stenosis, I suggest seeing a spinal surgeon to evaluate and discuss options for your care.

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