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Lumbar stenosis with just leg weakness?
Spine Health | Last Active: Mar 3 2:40pm | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
Like you, had no pain at all, but numbness in both legs if walking over 4 blocks. I was insecure walking. It was diagnosed as spinal stenosis in L3 to 5. In November I had a laminectomy and discectomy. Most all of the numbness is gone.
Unfortunately I now have a herniated disc pushing on the nerve root causing sciatica in my right leg and now I have pain. I have an appointment at Mayo mid June. I feel a second surgery will be required to remove the hernia/extrusion.
Because numbness caused by stenosis can be progressive and possibly cause cauda equine leading to loss of bowel and bladder control, I felt it needed the laminectomy surgery. I hope for more information after the Mayo visit.
I consulted with two surgeons before surgery and now aim headed to Rochester Mayo.
Good luck to you! Is there a possibility of a second or even third opinion? Ivie
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How did you know what doctor to make appointment with? That is my biggest problem is finding a surgeon who has seen my problem with no pain, just weakness. I leave near Atlanta, but would be willing to go to Mayo.
@ikcooley Ivie, I’m happy for you with your upcoming appointment at Mayo. I hope you’ll share your experience. I think of Mayo as my happy place where I was healed. It’s a special place and there are some interesting things you can do in addition to appointments like tour the home of Charlie Mayo known as Mayowood. That is through the historical museum.
Did you choose your hotel? I like Candlewood Suites.
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Thank you so much. Please give me updates and the name of your doctor. That has been the most difficult thing to find a doctor who has seen someone without pain. Again, thank you!