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Severe Stenosis - Doc advises surgery
Spine Health | Last Active: Jan 23 10:05pm | Replies (64)Comment receiving replies
I had surgery for spinal stenosis 3 years ago. The pain down my left leg was unbearable. I’m so glad I made that decision but I saw 3 drs before I decided to have my surgery. Now I have L4 & L5 herniated/ bulging. I said no immediately to a spinal fusion. The dr wanted to do that to my daughter when she was 6 for her scoliosis from Muscular Dystrophy. We said we weren’t putting a child through that cause as she grew she’d need another fusion. I highly recommend spinal stenosis surgery! But now I’m in constant severe pain when I walk. Tried NSAIDs, no luck, Medical Marajuana, no luck. I’ve been on Opioids for 2 years now and feel awesome. Not high great, but normal again. I’ve found that CBD Gummies work too. Tried them a few years ago & no luck. But now the gummies with my Percocet work great. No to the stimulation but my Tens device seems to help too. It seems like everyone’s pain relief is different as is their pain. Good luck but I would definitely say no to the Spinal Fusion Surgery!!!
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@pamer I hate to tell you, but I think Spinal Fusion Surgery is your only answer. It's not good to be on Percocet too long. It can cause dependence and even stop working. I'm not a doctor, but I had spinal fusion surgeon in June for Degeneration that caused a scoliosis and stenosis on my L4 and L5. I also had bulging discs. You are probably having some nerve pain, but maybe not down your leg. I'm not a doctor. My surgery was very big, the surgeon at Mayo in Rochester MN did the 9 hour surgery from T10 to my pelvis. He was a Professor of orthopedic and spinal surgery and he had many other qualifications. I had the surgery on June 9th and I'm off of all pain pills. I still have some pain, but not bad. I have soft bones so I have to be very careful, no bending, twisting. or lifting over 10 pounds. I take short walks every day and try to increase them. I need to rest more, but I'm use to being active. I also wear a brace. I know it would be hard for me to go through another surgery, but sometimes that's the only answer. Good Luck.