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What helps spinal stenosis besides surgery?

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

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My Physical Therapist said that trying physical therapy first is the best thing. If nothing else, you are stronger, and the surgery goes better. Take just a little more time to do this. Also, investigate the allergic reactions people have from the rods--there are different types.

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At my appointment with my primary care doctor to discuss my head tremors, which only occurs while laying down, she suggested that I make an appointment with a neurologist. At that appointment the neurologist ordered a brain scan and an MRI to investigate the cause of the tremors, but also gave me an order for physical therapy. I made the series of appointments with the PT, but when the results of the MRI was sent to the neurologist, she too was surprised to see the condition of my cervical spine. From there I was sent to the first neurologist surgeon, who said to cancel the PT sessions based on the fact that I did not have pain and who knows what could happen if something was moved. From there, I had a second opinion from another neurologist surgeon, who ordered more tests and based on the additional tests is recommending extensive surgery. I still have ABSOLUTELY no symptoms except for the tremors laying down! The 2nd neurologist said, the same as the first, in 20 years never had a case like mine. No symptoms . My biggest dilemma is the fact that having the 2- day surgery is a huge risk, and not having the surgery is a huge risk since the spinal cord is narrowing! I'm definitely putting off PT for now, and will probably get a 3rd opinion. This is a really hard decision!! Thank you so much for reaching out! Any thoughts??