confusion about pain from foraminal stenosis

Posted by annie1 @annie1, 5 days ago

Does anyone understand if the pain of a nerve being pinched due to foraminal stenosis is due to inflammation or is that not true ? I am seeing an acupuncturist says she can help me but I don't see how acupuncture can do anything about a pinched nerve. Any insights are welcome !

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gilkesl | @gilkesl | 5 days ago

Yes foraminal stenosis pain is inflammation. It's similar to getting a blister on your heel from shoes that are rubbing.

willjean19 | @willjean19 | 4 days ago

The pain I had from cervical foraminal stenosis resulted from the accumulation of bone spurs thereby compressing the nerves. It was extremely painful.

annie1 | @annie1 | 4 days ago

The pain I have is odd, it's twitching in my calves and my left toes curl up sometimes. But not bad pain except until 3 am the twitching and spasms get really bad and it keeps me awake.