Hi Gently,

I had two MRI’s of the lumbar area. The lower spine and the sacrum (Im pretty sure, going from memory). About one year apart from each other. The first mri did not indicate stenosis the second did. The original nm doctor originally was going to do a spinal tap. She postponed it wanting me to follow the anti-inflammatory diet. She dropped the ball. So I’m going elsewhere to complete my work-up where I’m going to flat out ask for a dx. To get appropriate therapies. Medicinal/PT/other. I have not seen the pain doctor in a while. I have to make time to go to my doctors. I need to get them all reports so they don’t do the wrong thing. My old NM doc said what they wanted do to numb the legs/feet would make legs weak. If I recall it was epidural or another procedure I need someone advising me who will advise me what will help. So, I’m kinda waiting until June (the earliest time she had) to find out next steps. I’ve been wondering if this could cause me to ultimately collapse due to severe leg weakness. I appreciate your thoughts and time! Feel better!