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Severe spinal stenosis, surgery ruled out

Spine Health | Last Active: Oct 22, 2025 | Replies (198)
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Hi Dallas,

Well I'm glad you've been able to reduce reliance on a cane. And icing really works wonders. Too many people choose heat because it feels good immediately. Ice is an acquired taste. But heat draws in blood, white blood cells, and inflammation - increasing pain ultimately.

What does DES stand for?

All the best, friend.

Joe

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kmfdallas | @kmfdallas | Oct 7, 2025

@heyjoe415 DES = Diethylstilbestrol

It was prescribed to pregnant women between the late 1940s and late 1970s. It is a powerful synthetic hormone that was also a carcinogen and teratogen. It affected my reproductive organs and my spine.

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