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Severe spinal stenosis: Would you do surgery?

Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 27, 2025 | Replies (207)

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@bidcd 2 months is a typical wait time for an appointment with a good surgeon. I was told 3 months when applying to Mayo. I had waited 6 weeks for other places. I did get into Mayo in 6 weeks because of a cancellation. Seeing the best surgeon is worth the wait unless you have an emergency situation.

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When you are in constant pain, one week is a long wait I have been dealing with this pain for 9 months, not even 100% sure I was diagnosed correctly Most doctors don't even give it attention, like there is nothing they can do