← Return to Does anyone have Spinal Stenosis that is extremely bad at wake up?

Discussion
Comment receiving replies
Profile picture for sandyclaire1313 @sandyclaire1313

Yes, yes. I am also recently diagnosed with the same as you. I stay in bed as long as possible because I have to use my left elbow to propel me out which is very painful. I turn on the heater and lie down again to do exercises for my lower back and legs. When I finally get up, I walk inside to loosen up the stiffness in my legs. Then, I exercise my legs, arms, back, and shoulders.
My sore arms are my biggest problem but as the day goes on they loosen up however, I am never pain-free. These exercises are my strategy, I cannot take NSAIDs but do use acetaminophen and hydrocodone. I wish you well and hope you can find something to help.

Jump to this post


Replies to "Yes, yes. I am also recently diagnosed with the same as you. I stay in bed..."

I had triple laminectomy with spinal fusion (L-2 thru L-4) in March taking care of the most serious first (vertebrae pushing into spinal cord) There is profuse stenosis and arthritis from neck to tail bone. Also had right shoulder replacement and left shoulder is shot but I had a mastectomy with lymph nodes removed so they won't replace that shoulder. I have severe gastro issues with narcotics an NSAIDS, so I use a combo of Tylenol, Voltaren arthritis gel and a TENS unit. I sleep on a TemperPedic Breeze that is softer on my shoulders.