@windyshores
Very fortunately I don't have any of those symptoms. I do move a lot so I'm not sure if that helps or not. My physical therapist told me to look down to the ground and hold it there for 2 minutes a few times a day to help release pressure. I've been doing that and it seems OK.
Do you think I should go through with the MRI or just keep plugging along trying to keep the pain under control? I broke down and took the first of five 20 mg prednisone as prescribed by my doctor. We'll see if that helps anything.
Do you think it's safe for me to wait it out given what you've seen in my results? And I agree no more chiropractic. I did do acupuncture yesterday and it felt like I got some relief. I have to lie on my stomach to do that with my face in one of those rounded things. They put a pillow under the lower part of my legs which helped so I didn't have any back pain or issues when I got up. I did have a moment of lightheadedness but he said that many people get that after a treatment. It went away very quickly and I was fine.
So glad you haven't had any more fractures since 2021 and since Tymlos!!!!! Keep it up!!!
I can say aging is no fun but then again several of the people who commented on the cervical stenosis page were in their early 30s so I guess it can hit anyone at any time.
I'm 68 and want to be active for years to come. If it means I have to have surgery to make that happen then I will but it would be my very last choice and only if there was a risk I could have permanent nerve damage from this. I need to get a specialist to talk to. What kind of doctor is best for this? Would an endocrinologist be good? I love the one who is treating my husband. Or do I need an orthopedic doctor? I asked for an orthopedic surgeon (meaning to ask for a doctor, not surgeon) and my doc said we're not near that stage.
I see a neurologist but there are spine specialists. I have also seen an orthopedist who is NOT a surgeon. The surgeons won't necessarily push surgery but they don't spend much time with you in my experience, once they know you aren't ready yet. PT's can be helpful in evaluating things too, in my experience.
I have no idea what you should do. You need a doctor you can feel good about. I don't know what others' experience is either: I haven't been on forums for spinal stenosis!
With osteoarthritis, our bones grow spurs. I have one in my hip, one in my neck and one in my foot, all on the left side. Lumbar spine too. But I don't have the extent of narrowing that you do. Very encouraging that you don't have numbness and tingling!