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@katie215 , so glad to meet you here on these pages. Your post cought my eye, as Spinal Stenosis is one of the many conditions I have that make life so interesting to deal with. Frankly, I have not done as much research or had to deal with as many treatments and doctors' appointments with that as I have with so many other things. I have frequent muscle spasms, pain and weakness from having Arthritis in all my joints, Fibromyalgia, Degenerative Disc Disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Plantar's Fasciitis, Hammertoes (Surgery completed for one foot) Diabetes, IBS, Diverticulitis, Depression, Anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am doing pretty great actually, since two of my medicines were withdrawn from the market for causing cancer. Other medicines I keep on reserve in case I am suffering with a flare and really need them. The Lissoreal seems to help with all of my back issues, and the Flexeril I take at bedtime I also take Cymbalta and Gabapentine, the Gabapentine when there is a flare. I wish you all the best, and I hope that you find some answers very soon. Mayo Clinic is a very helpful place. Love and light.
Mamacita

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@mamacita Your kind reply is so appreciated. I've been rather devastated by my recent assessment of spinal stenosis with nerve impingement. You have many issues to deal with it seems and your positive perspective and attitude are remarkable.

You mention Gabapentin. I've heard of its value and plan to ask my pcp to Rx when I'm back st home in Canada. I have hope it may help ease some of my pain.

Wishing you also, the very best, going forward now into 2019. And as you state wisely, Mayo has been a guiding light and source of relief for many, over the years.