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Is neuropathy a sign my stenosis is getting worse?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 25, 2023 | Replies (10)

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Hi Tom, My imaging doesnt look as bad as my symptoms. I have an L 4-5 disc bulging that says minimal. My R foot has been numb for a year and a half. My L foot is starting as of a few days ago. Im in rough shape, Im numb around the waist and pelvic area with burning/numbness down the rest of leg. I hope its not too late. I havent had any injections yet and deciding between steroid or platelet rich plasma. Any feedback would be appreciated. Im 50.

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Hi

My only feedback would be to have the "stenosis" evaluated to see if it is the cause. If the sciatica nerve is being damaged by the surrounding build up causing the "stenosis", it needs to be removed to free up the sciatica.
That's what the laminectomy process does.
Good Luck