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Severe spinal stenosis

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Hello @loyal Other than restless leg ... and the fact that I'm 73.... our stories are pretty much alike. I recently saw a new NP in a neurosurgeon's office. I will be having more MRIs and X-Rays.... but he did prescribe Robaxin, a muscle relaxer I had never heard of, to be taken three times a day. After just a few days, I've been surprised at the difference. Not a miracle.... but less muscle and nerve pain than before. I really didn't want to take a muscle relaxant, as I have used Flexaril and it makes me groggy all day. But they told me this one would cause less grogginess... and so far that seems to be true. Just sharing for what it's worth. Different people react differently to different things... and I can't say this would have the same effect for you. But perhaps something to ask your doctor about. I, too, take Eliquis for AFib. Lyrica helped me gain 35 pounds before I stopped it. Gabapentin made me loopy. So I no longer take those. You've found a great spot for information here at Connect. I hope you find something that helps! Best wishes! Mike

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Thank you so much. I took only 25mg of Lyrica at bedtime last night and did ok. Hopefully, I can get off Lyrica soon and then I will consider Robaxin. I did gain weight while on Lyrica. I started it in March. I did get so much help from this Mayo Clinic Connect support group during the 13 months I was on prednisone for PMR. The experiences and advice that people gave me about tapering off prednisone was so helpful.

I enjoy hearing others issues. I have severe stenosis cervical and lumbar. Everything is getting more pronounced
Balance/neuropathy/ leg pain all day everyday/ spasms/
My restless legs consist of visible muscle spasms starting at panty line down to knee in electrical fashion
I get injections regularly in neck low back left chest area/ occipital/ and shoulders
Did health care and was a reckless tomboy.
At 70 I’m getting down. Can’t and don’t want to do anything!
Any suggestions how to cope?
Also diabetic/ Graves’ disease. It’s a viscous circle ?