Is having a cervical spinal stenosis can be a valid reason to apply and won for SSS disability?

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I had an MRI and it said that i have a moderate to severe cervical stenosis.
If you are under 50 or 55 it would be very difficult to win a disability case for this. If you are over 55, haven't worked in the last 15 years and haven't completed high school, you would qualify.  (+ info)

What are the most common symptoms of Spinal Stenosis?

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I am suffering several weird symptoms from a bad back and cannot be sure which belong to Stenosis and which don't. Can anyone tell me? Thanks in advance for any help.
Back pain. People with spinal stenosis may or may not have back pain, depending on the degree of arthritis that has developed.
Spinal nerves relay sensation in specific parts of your body. Pressure on the nerves can cause pain in the areas that the nerves supply. Pain in the buttocks that radiates down the leg — called sciatica — is caused by this pressure.
Burning pain in buttocks or legs (sciatica). Pressure on spinal nerves can result in pain in the areas that the nerves supply. The pain may be described as an ache or a burning feeling. It typically starts in the area of the buttocks and radiates down the leg. The pain down the leg is often called "sciatica." As it progresses, it can result in pain in the foot.
Numbness or tingling in buttocks or legs. As pressure on the nerve increases, numbness and tingling often accompany the burning pain. Although not all will have both burning pain and numbness and tingling.
Weakness in the legs or "foot drop." Once the pressure reaches a critical level, weakness can occur in one or both legs. Some patients will have a foot-drop, or the feeling that their foot slaps on the ground while walking.
Less pain with leaning forward or sitting. Studies of the lumbar spine show that leaning forward can actually increase the space available for the nerves. Pain is usually made worse by standing up straight and walking. Some note that they can ride a stationary bike or walk leaning on a shopping cart. Walking more than 1 or 2 blocks, however, may bring on severe sciatica or weakness.
That refers to lumbar stenosis. You can get cervical and thoracic stenosis too.
Differential diagnosis.
Peripheral vascular disease
Large central disc herniation
Spondylolisthesis: degenerative lumbar vertebra subluxation
Lumbar spine trauma or vertebral fracture
Inflammatory arachnoiditis

You need to see your doctor to find out wxactly what is wrong. s/he will probably refer you to an orthopaedic specialist.  (+ info)

My sister has been diagnosed with Congenital Spinal Stenosis, what is the likelyhood of me having it?

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I have all the symptoms that point to stenosis but I am still waiting for the MRI results. Plz could someone help?
hope you feel better soon,your husband and son love you so much xxx  (+ info)

Is there any relief for lumbar spinal stenosis?

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I have deterioration in the lumbar with spinal stenosis. My neurology put me on 300mg of Neurontin to take at bedtime with Robaxin. I sleep well but it wears off during the day. I tried an extra in the middle of the day and I was a zombie. I also take pain meds but it doesn't help. My feet/legs burn so bad. I am not diabetic. The onset of the burning comes quickly. Any solutions to this?
If you interested in finding more information about alternative treatment options you might look here: http://www.eorthopod.com/content/lumbar-spinal-stenosis

You can also find ways of (nonoperatively) managing your back pain here: http://www.backcare101.com/content/lesson-1-spine-tutorial-0

Hope this helps. Good luck.  (+ info)

Diagnosed with spinal stenosis and I am only 33! doc prescribed oxycontin but is there anything else?

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I have recently been diagnosed with moderate spinal stenosis and i am only 33. the doctor was surprised given my age. I have 2 babies under 2 and having this painful condition makes it really hard to keep up with everything. The doctor prescribed oxycontin but I wonder if I could ask him for something else that would help the pain but not be addictive. Please give me some advice on how to deal with this.
There is something called Tramadol, or Ultram that work great and it's not addictive. I don't know how bad the pain is, but I take 2 50mg tabs when I have a severe migraine and it works pretty well. I have also just been prescribed it for my gall bladder until I can get surgery in the next few weeks. It works well for a lot of people and it's not addicting.

I was actually taken off of Vicodin (my choice) and put on Tramadol for my migraines and it worked just as well. :-)

To go about it, talk to your doctor and tell him your concern and that you want to trysomething else first and see how it helps, instead of immediately jumping into the strongest thing possible. Tell him all of your concerns and I'm sure he will respect what you have to say. Hope this helps and good luck!  (+ info)

What do I do now that I have spinal stenosis too?

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I have a few medical problems and I'm only 26. I have asthma, depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and upper spinal stenosis.... ( I thought only old people get spinal stenosis?) Anyways, my life has changed completely. I haven't even had the chance to live a good full life before getting sick. My life just started.... and with all the meds I have to take, sometimes I can't even think straight. It's ridiculous. If you were me, what would you do?
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Can a cervical spinal stenosis be caused by a fall? How soon would signs/symptoms show up?

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I had a direct fall to the head (facial area), was thrown backwards and knocked out. When I awoke my entire body was numb for several minutes. Eventually my sensations returned but when medical staff assisted me up, they never put a cervical collar on me or braced my neck. During the next year & a half my walking, gait/balance become very bad. I was diagnosed with a severe spinal stenosis and had surgery. Unfortunately my gait & balance are still very poor. I am completely disabled and need the use of a walker to get around. I am only 51 years old.
The situation you describe is classic for someone with pre-existing cervical stenosis who suffers a fall.

Cervical spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which is the space through which the spinal cord runs, surrounded and protected by the spinal vertebrae. Different people have different amounts of space in the canal to start with, but as we age, degenerative changes to the bones, discs and ligaments gradually encroach upon the canal and there is less room for the spinal cord.

Symptoms of cervical cord compression (termed "myelopathy") often develop gradually over a period of years, though may become rapidly progressive over a few months. However, if a spinal canal is narrowed down so there is very little room for the cord to move, then a fall (or rear-end accident, or anything that jerks the neck about) can suddenly produce symptoms. The whole body numbness you describe is common. Sometimes people fall and suddenly develop weakness, usually more in hands/arms than legs' this is called "central cord syndrome". The symptoms result from banging the cord against bony prominences or discs.

"Cervical spinal stenosis" as such is not caused by a fall. The canal can become narrowed as the result of a neck fracture or traumatic disc herniation, but those are different pathologies to what you describe, as best I can tell.

My guess is that you had spinal stenosis before the fall, although it had not yet caused you obvious symptoms. The fall mildly injured your spinal cord, and left you at risk for more rapid worsening of your pre-existing condition. However, your neck was almost certainly not "unstable" from the fall. Without a fracture or ligamentous injury, there is no need for a collar or neck brace and I would not generally prescribe one in the situation you describe. (I'm a neurosurgeon with experience and publications in spinal surgery.)

I am very sorry to hear of your current condition. Once the spinal cord has taken injury, from a fall and/or from progressive spinal stenosis and compression, it is difficult to be certain how much function someone will recover. Myelopathy has a very uncertain course: usually after surgery, about 1/3 get better, 1/3 stay the same, and 1/3 continue to deteriorate despite MR scans showing a decent result in terms of decompression of the cord (making space for it.) We are not yet very good at predicting who will be in which group (though research is ongoing.)

If, however, you have not had repeat imaging of your neck after surgery, I would recommend this to confirm that there is no residual compression of the spinal cord, and to assess the degree of injury to the cord. (You did not say if you had surgery on the front or back of the neck, or at how many levels.)

I've listed a few links below that may be of interest (and have some diagrams.)

Standard disclaimer: Medical advice obtained via a website such as this is for general informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for seeing a physician. No proper diagnosis or prognosis can be given without personal history and examination taking.  (+ info)

What exercises are safe for someone with spinal stenosis (L2, L3), spondylolisthesis, AND osteopenia?

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I know spinal flexion is good for relieving spinal pressure due to stenosis, but I understand it's dangerous for someone with osteopenia because it can cause fractures. I'm interested in exercises that will keep my core muscles strong.
I have the same condition...only in L3 - L5. Brisk walking is the best....on a gradual changing surface...nothing bumpy or sudden....arms swinging at your sides. Swimming is also very good....especially in heated pools or warm water.
No lifting, no straining sports or activities....skiing, horse riding, tennis......out of the question.
I've found that Golf actually relieves the muscle pain.....but I use a golf cart.
Lying flat on a carpet, legs bent with knees above your heart, and lifting one leg up over the other which turns your body in that direction.....then lifting the other leg up over the opposite tends to relieve stiffness. Hot compresses are my favorite right before I go to sleep. With my condition.....I am no longer able to visit chiropracters...though they did help me initially. The exercises mentioned above came from an out-patient PT center.
Hope you feel better!  (+ info)

Has anyone with spinal stenosis (lumbar type) know if Rick Shiflets Amazing back Pain Remedy works?

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I saw the ad on various sources of information on lumbar spinal stenosis. Has anyone tried this herbal medication to know whether or not it works. I've sent info to my Dr. but not had time to get a reply. Thanks for the previous answers.
Stenosis is the chronic mechanical problem and only surgery can help it.

ADDS promoters make people silly and earn. Have you seen any ADD near to truth?

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.  (+ info)

How do you cope with spinal stenosis pain?

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Epidural shots do not help, and so far various pain pills do not help either.
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal which holds your spinal cord. As far as therapy goes there is little to offer except bending (flexion) exercises and postural advice.If the epidurals and medication have not helped (this is what the pain clinics would offer) you may be a candidate for surgery. I would not waste my time and money on TeNS, acupucture or manipulation, they won't help.
The surgury is big to to honist and involves reaming or clearing out your spinal canal. I have seen mixed results for this. You should get advice from a Neurosurgeon.  (+ info)

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