Spinal stenosis. Any recommendations?

@lindalou2468 - for the issue you mentioned with a Mayo Clinic doctor, you may wish to contact this office to discuss:

Mayo Clinic Office of Patient Experience
Phone: 844-544-0036 (toll free)
Email: opx@mayo.edu
https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/patient-experience
Staff are available to discuss comments or concerns regarding your medical care or privacy at Mayo Clinic.

I had to report something once myself, and this office responded to my email and seemed as if they were on it.

Lower back pressure, can't stand for long periods of time or walk long walks

@rcortez52 That certainly sounds like a difficult situation but in the positive side, it’s great you can still walk some. Maybe do several short walks instead of one long one. You might also ask about physical therapy although you may have already done that. Just keep looking for ways to help with your pain. I wish you well.

I have spinal stenosis.I read in other patients ' posts about Esther Gokhale's book Eight Steps To A Pain Free Back. I got it and tried her glide-walking technique and stacking technique for sitting. Both worked very, very well for me. My back doesn't hurt any more. Hope yhis will help you. Good luck.

@lindalou2468
Sounds like a second and even third opinion would be helpful with your multiple medical problems and if the surgical team is not listening to you!
I’ve had severe spinal stenosis for years and was facing radical surgery 8 years ago. Then my surgeon prescribed double protocol of Medrol, I retired from a very physical job, took up swimming, lost 35lbs. Have been able to avoid surgery so far and kept up a very active lifestyle. Medrol may not be appropriate for you but it worth asking about. Good luck!

I’m surprised no one on this thread has mentioned M.I.L.D—« Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression .” It’s meant for canal spinal stenosis; they scoop out excess ligaments around the spine. I had it done in the L4 L5 area, which in my case was mild to moderate. Someone with severe stenosis might find even more relief than I, though I got some. It does not help with foraminal stenosis. The procedure was a piece of cake. A nonsurgical option.

I just attended a zoom intro with Esther Gokhale and have the book and have scheduled a consult with her for next week. I was very excited about her program, but I am not sure with the severe stenosis and anatomical changes in my spine that this is going to be the fix. The introductory postural changes she suggested are simply exacerbating the pain I am feeling so far. Maybe I need more precise instructions but how can this help if your spine is so stiff and spinal nerve is being compressed and pain is happening every time you move in a certain way. Any advice to be hopeful that this method can help?

@loonylady I have been using lidocaine patches for years and find them very helpful, albeit a very temporary fix.

@metta Thanks for your input. I’m glad to hear the lidocaine patches help you. Unfortunately,
for me they really haven’t helped at all. When my back hurts, I find it often helps to keep moving and the pain may go away or not be as bad. If that doesn’t work, I just sit for a few minutes.

Anyone have or hear of a facet shot? Is this different than the spinal injections a pain management doctor would give you?