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I have always had scoliosis, but later in life I was told the pain that I was having was a ruptured disc in my L5. Had screws put in about 15 years ago. About 1 1/2 years ago that's when I had the neuropathy starting. Went to the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Az. Had an Eng, xrays, ct, mri. They couldn't find anything wrong with me. I recently went to another neurologist having more xrays a s MRI's. They found I have arthritis forming in that area. And told me they could take the screws out of my spine which is not going to happen. Recently when I'm on my feet for a long period of time I get a burning sensation on the upper front leg. Once I sit a s stretch it goes away. Oh, also has physical therapy they made it worse. Thank you for letting me join.
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@greeneyes55. I have really bad back pain lately, stenosis plus degenerated discs are the problem. Few years back my orthopedic doctor says I will have some pain but I don't need surgery, but lately it had really bothered me, the pain goes down my legs. I'm afraid I'll need some kind of surgery to correct this, but after reading your post, I'm even more worried. I don't want NP on top of this. This morning I woke up with pain in my left leg and back so bad I felt nauseous, that's a first for me. All that sitting this year and not being active enough is the culprit, I'm sure.
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@greeneyes55 was the physical therapy outpatient? I only ask because you are very limited with physical therapy provided by home health care where the therapist comes to your home. Just like with acupuncture when you want to partake in physical therapy you must ask for a proper therapist to provide what you need and expect. Sorry to hear the physical therapy did not work out for you. Toni