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I have spinal stenosis involving L4 and L5. Pain is in the upper legs, ham strings, and is moderate at this point. Am trying to delay surgery through almost daily stretching, heat, workouts, core conditioning, and aquatic therapy. I am interested in related subjects and the decision process that precedes undergoing surgery.
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@reddingjim I had spine surgery on 12/30/25 for severe spinal stenosis at mainly the L3&4 area, caused by osteoporotic compression fractures, which I’ve actually had 4 total. Side note, I am now on Tymlos, an anabolic that builds bone. The surgeon did a laminotomy and foraminotomy in the area, wanting to take less bone than the traditional laminectomy would have, which I was all for! My main symptom before the surgery was severe leg nerve pain, sometimes the whole sides and backs of both legs, keeping me from being able to take a walk, stand for long, shop, and just generally making me miserable. I tried PT for months, 2 epidural injections, with little success. I can report that now, after a week and a half post surgery, especially since the swelling has gone down, I am only taking occasional Tylenol and I feel like I will have a new lease on life. My leg pain is literally gone. I am hopeful for the first time in 18 months, so please don’t despair. Maybe your situation can turn out well, too. I give all the credit to my Lord Jesus Christ guiding a great doctor’s hands.