can numbness of toes be initial effect of spinal stenosis?

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my toes were numb along with burning or numbness in my legs when I was in boot camp. The medical diagnosis then was that my boots were too small. I have a diagnosis of spinal stenosis now, and I want to know if the initial numbness was initially spinal stenosis back then.
Yes.

Best wishes and good luck.  (+ info)

how serious is spinal stenosis with degenerated disc?

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i am trying to avoid surgery because a lot of people say they are worse now than before because they have had surgery. and my pain is not that great because of medication.
It is serious dude. The opening for your nerve is narrowed due to the degenerated disc. Pressure to the nerve can cause pain, numbness, tingling, weakness or paralysis. Try neck or back traction. How about steroid injections to your disc? Always get a second opinion. Do your research online. Be an informed patient.  (+ info)

a question about Spinal Stenosis in the neck?

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i found out that a family member has Spinal Stenosis in his neck from discs 4.5.6 and 7. What do they do for this kind of thing usually?
In increasing potency and troublesomeness:

Chiropractic decompression.

Warm soaks.

Analgesics. Anti-inflammatories.

Laminectomy w/ or w/o fusion.  (+ info)

I'm a 17yrs F w/lower back pain. Diagnois spinal stenosis. I've found no cases in teens. What could it be?

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Spinal stenosis is ussually found in older males and its a find of form of osteoporosis. So i don't understand how i have it.
try getting a second opinion. it could be a number of (less threatening) things...such as a herniated disc (which is what i was diagnosed with at 16 yrs).
best advice, go to several doctors...including family practice, and an orthopediac surgeon who can perform multiple exams...x-ray, mri and strength testing.  (+ info)

Anybody have Spinal Stenosis or know of somebody that has it?

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I'm 31 yrs old and have the symptoms of this..Some days i can hardly walk..Sitting down seems to help..What are your soloutions? Thanks
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Share your experience with spinal stenosis?

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Seeking others that have it and how they cope. How long have you had it?
spinal stenosis , depending on the severity, will require operation and meanwhile some relief can be had by physiotherapy and pain killers.  (+ info)

Are injuries caused by Cervical Stenosis to the spinal cord being treated at present? How? Where?

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I underwent surgery two years ago, but have not regained the lost functions. E.g.: loss of strength in the arms, hands, and -mainly- the legs.
I hope you have gone to doc and made sure they are aware of this. you may have permanent nerve damage. I am wondering what kind of surgery you had and did it help at all with pain or otherwise. i am going to have a surgery soon  (+ info)

at the l2-l3 epidurallipomatosis results in spinal canal stenosis to 7.1 ml. What does really mean in lamen te?

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I have had eight lower back surgeries in the last 11 months. The symptoms allways get worse over time.
google it ull get help on a specific forum  (+ info)

Is walking a safe form of exercise for people with spinal stenosis?

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Walling is the cheapest and best form of exercise,that anyone can do.Perhaps in your situation,you,d be better with a treadmill One with guard rails.In any event it is advisable to seek medical advice.Good Luck  (+ info)

Has anyone ever been diagnosed with or know anything about lumbar spinal stenosis?

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I had my low back x-rayed, the doc said I have narrowing discs, then she wanted me to get a MRI, so I did, I am still waiting on results but the MRI dude told me it looked like lumbar spinal stenosis. Does this require surgery? Thanks
Spinal Stenosis is like arthritis of the spine. It is common in anyone over 30 or very active person. I have it, with herniated disc, and nerve damage (Radiclupathy), and I was going to get surgery done for the relief of the nerve damage, a Discetomy and a Laminectomy. When they do these, they can open the disc area, that the stenosis is better, but to my knowlege, surgery isn't needed unless very serious pain and other problems!  (+ info)

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