Spinal stenosis. Any recommendations?

@kaylin7 you gave great advice. Absolutely, keep your legs moving in a positive way. March in a sitting positing. Raise your upper leg while the lower leg is lifted off the floor and the other leg/foot is on the floor. March. You can swing your arms in a prone position. Bent at the elbow you will swing one arm forward and the other one back. So march and swing those half arms. Now you have blood flow through your legs and lower spine and you also have good blood flow through your arms and shoulders. Good job!!!

I also use the pedal elliptical pedals. It keeps my hips and thighs and lower legs moving even though I’m sitting in my chair. It is making a positive change in my life, I know it can for you. God Bless and my prayers to you.

@llander1966 Thank you for the response. You’re right - finding a good surgeon is very important. It’s nice to hear a positive report on back surgery as so many outcomes tend to be negative. I wish you well.

Are there any new proceedures for spinal stenosis? All I get from my very repuable orthopedis is "go to physical therapy" which doesnt really help much.

@neigenfindk I mostly went to orthopedist because I had a lot of questions. He did mention a fusion surgery but that’s not something I’m interested in, at least not right now. He did give me. Script for lidocaine patches but I haven’t picked them up yet so I can say if they will help.
I’ve been using Extra Strength Tylenol, 2 tablets twice a day and that seems to usually help some. He mentioned trying Aleve which I thought was not good to take long term but he said just using it occasionally was ok. Apparently it works differently than the Tylenol and it (Aleve) fights inflammation so I’ll give it a try.
Another question I had was whether I needed a new MRI since my pain had shifted from my hips and right leg to my lower back. He said not necessarily. After looking at the MRI pictures again and seeing the area of the stenosis, I doubt that will change except to get worse.
I may try another injection soon and hope it helps more this time.

@neigenfindk I mostly went to orthopedist because I had a lot of questions. He did mention a fusion surgery but that’s not something I’m interested in, at least not right now. He did give me. Script for lidocaine patches but I haven’t picked them up yet so I can say if they will help.
I’ve been using Extra Strength Tylenol, 2 tablets twice a day and that seems to usually help some. He mentioned trying Aleve which I thought was not good to take long term but he said just using it occasionally was ok. Apparently it works differently than the Tylenol and it (Aleve) fights inflammation so I’ll give it a try.
Another question I had was whether I needed a new MRI since my pain had shifted from my hips and right leg to my lower back. He said not necessarily. After looking at the MRI pictures again and seeing the area of the stenosis, I doubt that will change except to get worse.
I may try another injection soon and hope it helps more this time.

@loonylady
I've been fighting spinal stenosis for about 4 years. I've had the operation. I take a combination of Tramadol and acetomenophyn. I tried Aleve. No one told me not to take it long term. I ended up in emergency due to high blood pressure. One doctor said I had a minor heart attack. Another said "no" because there was no damage.
It's frustrating as I use the computer a lot and that seems to worsen it. I have one care-aid and a paramedic in the family. They told me not to worry about getting hooked on opiodes. I don't think I have. I forget to take the pills when I'm not in pain. Then I have to almost double up to get back to having pain relief.
Keep trying different things. Acupuncture and chiropractic help.

@loonylady
Or get a second opinion I had spine surgery it helped Also had hip replacement both hips
Felling my much better long recovery