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Neuropathy with back pain exercise

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@steveinmontana I think you should see an orthopedic surgeon and get a diagnosis on your lumbar spine. From what you describe it sounds to me like you have some disc compression at L3 - 5 . So it impacts the equada equine nerve root exiting your spine effecting your feet/legs - especially triggered when your exercise impacts your lower lumbar. I have spinal stenosis and all the rest. Surgery became my only option after 18 years. I loved the RFA's but they stopped working at the end. In the meantime find a terrific orthopedic surgeon - that alone took me 3 years and 4 referrals.

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@loriesco I've had 2 MRI's and 3 back surgeons tell me the same thing. Surgery is the only answer. Yes, I do have lumbar stenosis at L4-5 and S1, but I'm trying to avoid surgery if at all possible. I really don't want rods and screws in my back for what might only be only another 8 to 10 years of my life and live with what most say as discomfort anyway. And, they tell me it has nothing to do with my neuropathy. I know why I have neuropathy
It was a tens unit I used for arthritic pain in my ankles. Don't ever use tens units! But thanks for your thoughts!