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Severe Stenosis - Doc advises surgery

Posted by babette @babette, Jun 18, 2020

Hi everyone - I'm new here having spent most of my time over at knee replacements. Ever since I turned 60 I've been a mess orthopedically. I have severe lumbar/sacral stenosis according to my pain doctor. He has tried ablations (first one helped, second one didn't help). Has anyone here had surgery for this? What was it like? Would you do it again? I'd love to hear ALL stories, good and bad. Many thanks!

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cbeasley | @cbeasley | Jan 22 9:30pm

One time Dexascan Radiologist says I have it….next time I have a Dexascan, a different radiologist says Osteopenia.

I did take Forteo 2 years before big surgery hoping spine would be less pourous. But nothing helps stenosis I guess….they said I have extremely small space around the spinal cord (congenital) I didn’t know it, but had Scoliosis too.

Gun Dr. said I should take Prolia, but with 2 fake knees & grinding my teeth scares me because of some side effects possible.

Thanks for dogs being good for the soul!
I’ve shown Miniature Pinschers 41 years…I can’t show if not by scooter now, but some complain my scooter scares their dog, so that hurts my feelings. I won, though. Best dogs ever too 🙁

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wandagoode | @wandagoode | Jan 23 6:38pm
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@cbeasley

I had an Epic spinal fusion to fix previous fusion & beyond (first fusion they cut nerve to left leg! Still numb.
However, pain is my constant companion now & not on opioids either. Stenosis is very bad down to 7 mil in neck & new fracture in C 6-7 & T-3 nobody seems to care at Ortho Dr. anymore.
trying to send me to his Neurologist friend (again) who does nothing. I get ping ponged back & forth.
Depression is a real thing when you can’t enjoy life & do simple things like walking in the woods, or just walk my dog.

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I am not addressing your surgery options but offering you something that might help you do some things you enjoy. We have looked into getting a Trionic Veloped walker for my husband. It is a true all-terrain walker. You can get it with 12 in or 14 in wheels. It has 4 wheel but looks like a tricycle in that it has two wheels in the front that are very close together and then two wheels behind that you walk between. Something like this would get you out on rough trails in the woods so you can walk with your dog. Good medicine for the soul!
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cbeasley | @cbeasley | Jan 23 8:52pm
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I am not addressing your surgery options but offering you something that might help you do some things you enjoy. We have looked into getting a Trionic Veloped walker for my husband. It is a true all-terrain walker. You can get it with 12 in or 14 in wheels. It has 4 wheel but looks like a tricycle in that it has two wheels in the front that are very close together and then two wheels behind that you walk between. Something like this would get you out on rough trails in the woods so you can walk with your dog. Good medicine for the soul!

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That looks so cool! I wonder if my Dr. could recommend it so Medicare or my BCBS I kept from work?
Looks expensive

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wandagoode | @wandagoode | Jan 23 10:05pm

It would certainly be worth asking. I don't know the price yet but it does look expensive. There is a used one on Ebay for $980.

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