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Any Success Stories of Lumbar Stenosis Surgery?

Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 31 2:31pm | Replies (41)
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@jondlek

I have severe stenosis at L4-5 and am scheduled for laminectomy with fusion next week. I’ve had neuropathy for a few years but they are not for sure it is from my back. But now along with horrible pain my right leg and butt cheek go numb. So I am praying the surgery will help.

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dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | Jun 22 2:25pm

@jondlek
Have you had EMGs/nerve conduction studies to help narrow down peripheral nerve roots/nerves affected most by your stenosis? Have you ever had spinal injections to help manage pain and did they do them at L4-L5 and did they help? You should know 100% the goals of surgery and what the surgeon expects to help you with. Why are you having surgery? Will it help alleviate pain/numbness, etc.? Have you been told if you have neurogenic claudication? How many levels are you having the laminator/fusion?

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Phil, Alumni Mentor | @upstatephil | Jun 23 8:26am

@jondlek - First off - best of luck with your upcoming surgery! L4-5 seems to be the center of lumbar/nerve issues and you should reasonably expect some (or total?) relief from your current symptoms. Maintain a positive attitude regarding your recovery and do what the docs and PT people recommend...

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sweaver61 | @sweaver61 | Jun 23 1:41pm

I had fusion and laminectomy in Nov 2019. Unfortunately it is considered a failed surgery. I have difused disc from L2-S1 with severe stenosis at L5-S1.
My last epidural was R/L SI . Believe me it is a good one. I had severe pain in legs and lower lumbar and 3 weeks out I am still getting leg relief. I have SI disfuction and this has been my best results. Good luck

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