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What helps spinal stenosis besides surgery?

Spine Health | Last Active: Sep 12 12:03am | Replies (167)

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@wisco50

I actually did try the NeuroMD and didn’t find it very helpful. I had several “technical” problems with it. Sold it online to someone but of course lost $$ on it.

I had surgery in 2011 which helped but then developed more stenosis problems at another level. Didn’t want another fusion which was offered to me. I am now 70.

I tried injections etc but it got worse to point I was limping and occ used a cane. I then tried a spinal cord stimulator trial which helped and so had a permanent one put in this January. It has definitely helped me and I am glad I did it. Not everyone seems helped by them. It was an “easy” surgery, went home within hours. The hardest part was all the movement restrictions afterwards for several months. I did it in winter so I could be outside in my yard and garden this summer. I live alone and it made me plan ahead and get creative, but I managed!

Always get at least two opinions! Why does your doctor say surgery won’t help?

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@wisco50 I didn't know you had a spinal cord stimulator trial. I'm so happy for you that it worked. I was offered it my a Neurologist, but my surgeon told me if I have surgery it could cause infection. Like I said before, even though it was a 9 hour surgery and a tough one, I'm glad I had it done. Blessings to you an happy too.

Hello Wisco, I'm glad you got some relief from the SCS spinal cord stimulator. There are three companies that make SCS's. Which one did you use? Thanks