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Severe spinal stenosis: Would you do surgery?
Spine Health | Last Active: Feb 22, 2023 | Replies (186)Comment receiving replies
I have had a acute onset of foot, leg and arm numbness in last 72 hrs from my cervical stenosis
My son read that Mayo Clinic is doing this surgery with laser.
Could someone tell me name of doctor at Mayo Clinic in Mn who I would see
Thank you
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Hello @collierga. I see that @jenniferhunter has replied to your post and shared a link to a discussion on severe spinal stenosis. You will notice that I have since moved your post into that discussion, which you can find here:
– Severe spinal stenosis: Would you do surgery?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/severe-spinal-stenosis/
I did this so that you may connect with other members like @ralphysmom @jp78 and @westcom who may be able to join you in sharing their experiences.
Here are a couple of links to information you may find helpful on spinal stenosis care at Mayo Clinic:
- Cervical spinal stenosis - Mayo Clinic: https://medprofvideos.mayoclinic.org/videos/cervical-spinal-stenosis
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating cervical spinal stenosis: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-treating-cervical-spinal-stenosis/
Also, here is a link to doctors in Rochester, MN for you to explore:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/spinal-stenosis/doctors-departments/ddc-20352968?locations=Rochester%2c%20MN#e60ad0d0bc354936a881a57de90ea8a3
@jenniferhunter shared this link as well, however, if you are interested in pursuing an appointment request, you may use this link: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
What intrigues you about the laser surgery approach?
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@collierga Hello again. We had discussed your spine symptoms extensively a couple years ago. It sounds like your symptoms have gotten worse and require attention. I don't know if laser surgery is right for you, so please keep an open mind as you consult a specialist. It may take a while to get an appointment at Mayo, and they can advise you on that. There may be a longer wait if you are seeking a specific doctor than if you are willing to allow Mayo Clinic to assign a specialist.
This was our discussion that you created back in 2020 in detail about your spine issues and my experiences with spine surgery at Mayo.
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- Severe spinal stenosis: Would you do surgery?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/severe-spinal-stenosis/
To seek an appointment at any of the Mayo campuses, you may use this link to get started:
http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63