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SPINAL STENOSIS - MayoClinic.com
Spinal stenosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of degenerative condition of the spine.
The Bonati Spine Institute Presents Leadership Award to Pasco County Special Olympics Athlete
these procedures have been performed successfully more than 40,000 times to treat conditions that include Spinal stenosis, arthritis of the spine, herniated discs, failed back surgery syndrome, and degenerative disc disease. For more information ...
UConn coach Jim Calhoun will take indefinite medical leave
to deal with worsening Spinal stenosis, a lower back condition that causes him severe pain and hampers mobility. Calhoun will not coach Saturday’s game against Seton Hall nor Monday’s game at Louisville and his condition will be evaluated on ...
Do liquid glucosamine supplements like Flexicose and Synflex help with SPINAL STENOSIS?
I know they help with joint damage and repair, but doesnt Spinal stenosis mean that its bone spurs that pinch the nerves?
Answer: Yes they do help with Spinal stenosis; go for the Hylauranic Acid too; and consider adding these:
a. Calcium (low dose only) with Vitamin D;
b. A green food for the Folate and Magnesium
c. Yoga
Go to www.algaecal.com; they have info on "bone spurs;
oh and PS the no. 1 Vit. for this is Vitamin B12!
(u get Vitamin B12 from Doctor or pharmacy; A.
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SPINAL STENOSIS: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure on the spinal cord, or narrowing of the openings (called neural foramina) where ...
WELL; Giving Chronic Pain a Medical Platform of Its Own
Most doctors view pain as a symptom of an underlying problem -- treat the disease or the injury, and the pain goes away. But for large numbers of patients, the pain never goes away. In a sweeping review issued last month, the Institute of Medicine -- the medical branch of the National Academy of Sciences -- estimated that chronic pain afflicts 116 - By TARA PARKER-POPE; Join the discussion at nytimes.com/well.
Connecticuts Jim Calhoun takes leave due to back condition
Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun is stepping away from the sidelines for another health issue. Calhoun is dealing with Spinal stenosis, a back condition that causes him pain and hampers his movement. "Last summer, Jim had some significant back pain and has ...
SPINAL STENOSIS?
Has anyone out there been diagnosed with Spinal stenosis? And if so, has anyone recently undergone a Spinal Fusion surgery? I am having my surgery this upcoming Monday (July 16, 2007) and I have to admit I am very nervous to say the least. If anyone has recently been through this surgery, I would appreciate your details, feedback and overall opinion as to what you have been through. Thanks!
Answer: It is a narrowing of the spinal canal where the spinal cord and nerves run. Compression of the nerves caused by Spinal stenosis can lead not only to pain, but also to numbness in the legs and the loss of bladder and/or bowel control.
I think I have that memorized! LOL
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/Lumbar-Spinal-Stenosis-Topic-Overview
I wish you all the best with the upcoming back fusion. It's definitely hard to go thru, but You may find it is the best thing.
Back pain often ends with surgery- of course YES, there is the surgical pain, but all of that miserable pain you felt -will hopefully be relieved with the fusion!
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20070530/back-pain-often-ends-without-surgery
PLEASE follow everything they say in Physical Therapy- and afterwards... you will be that much better for it. And if I may -- in the future if you are extremely miserable I would like to tell you that there is an option to control your pain -- ok
It is called a spinal column stimulator and an amazing little device!! i KEEP IT ON 24/7 i KNOW YOU DIDNT NEED that info, BUT I thought I would help ease the depression that often follows- people think that back pain is forever and this little device has made it so that it you can look forward to relief. So either way-- You should be feeling wonderful soon.
I cannot speak about my experience of a fusion- experience. But I know that there are more successes then failures from this surgery---
I had 6 others-- I am only 43 and I dont want a fusion yet- I am not ready to be that stiff. That is a big undertaking and once it is fused it is in place! I am content and as long as things are "tolerable" I am putting it off as long as possible-
was a fusion the only option?
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Family Ties a Plus for Mannings
So you havent heard enough about Peyton and Eli Manning -- their quarterbacking careers, their Super Bowl Most Valuable Player awards and their skills as Madison Avenue pitchmen? Lets analyze the effects of their birth order. No statistics, just a bit of scholarly speculation as Eli prepares to lead the Giants into Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5 - Eli and Peyton Manning, elite NFL quarterbacks born less than five years apart, act close and loving and are barely competitive, bucking the conventional wisdom of birth order. Photo (M) - By RICHARD SANDOMIR
SPINAL STENOSIS - Tenvipo
The Hall of Fame coach of the defending national champions, who turns 70 in May, has been suffering for several months from Spinal stenosis, a spinal condition that causes him severe pain and hampers mobility. The unexpected news that ...
Jim Calhoun Sidelined By SPINAL STENOSIS; Out Indefinitely
Calhoun will not coach Saturdays game against Seton Hall nor Mondays game at Louisville and his condition will be evaluated on a daily basis as options for treatment are explored. Associate head coach George Blaney will be in charge of the ...
THE HEALTH CONSUMER; Sit Up Straight. Your Back Thanks You.
EVERYONE wants to avoid back trouble, but surprisingly few of us manage to escape it. Up to 80 percent of Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives, and each year 15 percent of all adults are treated for such problems as herniated discs, Spinal stenosis or lumbar pain. But back pain is notoriously difficult, and expensive, to - By LESLEY ALDERMAN
Can you still work as an nurses aide when you have SPINAL STENOSIS?
I have been a nurses aides for years and I have been told that I have Spinal stenosis. I am going to graduate for Database Design in one year, so I will not have to work as a nurse aide after that. Will I be able to work as a nurse aide for one more year without severe pain?
Answer: I would guess that it depends on your present symptomology and current job demands. Some nurses aides end up just doing simple thing, yet others end up in physically demanding work.
I would also say the symptoms you are presently experiencing would determine you ability to continue at work. The present worker's compensation system recommends work as therapeutic, so as long as you are able to continue at work, you should do so.
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How to practice yoga without destroying your body
If you have a herniated disk, Fishman greenlights yoga, saying it is "a known physical therapy technique." However, if you have Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure on the spinal cord, backbends can exacerbate the condition.
If I have SPINAL STENOSIS, will I ever be able to play tennis again?
I have Spinal stenosis, and I would like to cure it in some way. If I dont cure it, would I ever be able to play tennis or any other sport again?
Answer: Spinal "stenosis" is one of many unspecific, unscientific medical diagnoses I find so irritating.
There has to be a cause - in one person it's a hernia, in another it's spiculations (arthroses) in the vertebrae.
It's not dangerous, and the point is to get more movement in the area, via sports/training and/or chiropractic care which can really help a lot when combined.
Tennis is a very hard movement for some people with neck problems - but that doesn't mean it isn't possible to play again with the right treatment and therapy.
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What is SPINAL STENOSIS?
Learn about the types of Spinal stenosis, including lumbar stenosis and cervical stenosis, and associated pain and symptoms.
Breaking News: Spinal Surgeon and Researcher Dr. Thaiyananthan Introduces Spinal Renewal Treatment (SRT) to World
Spinal stenosis, and scoliosis. This unique matrix derived from fetal after birth cells include residual proteins, carbohydrates, hyaluronic acid and other chemical compounds naturally present in amniotic fluid and tissues that are essential for ...
THE NEEDIEST CASES; A Computer Brings the World to a Reclusive Woman
Mary Dunn found her first computer in the garbage at her building in Hells Kitchen around 1990. She borrowed a monitor from a friend, and slowly taught herself how to use the machine. The worst thing that can happen, she said, shrugging, is you have to turn it off and start all over again. The computer is Ms. Dunns portal to the world. - Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies helps Mary Dunn of Hells Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan buy a computer monitor. Photo (M) - By KERRI MacDONALD
UConn coach takes leave for spinal ailment
The Hall of Fame coach, who turns 70 in May, has been suffering for several months from Spinal stenosis, a lower back condition that causes him severe pain and hampers mobility, according to the release. "Last summer, Jim had some significant ...
UConn coach Calhoun taking leave of absence because of spinal ...
STORRS (February 3, 2010) -- University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun will take an indefinite medical leave of absence, effective immedi.
SPINAL STENOSIS: MedlinePlus
Your spine, or backbone, protects your spinal cord and allows you to stand and bend. Spinal stenosis causes narrowing in your spine. The narrowing can occur at the ...
Would the amount of disability due to SPINAL STENOSIS be different whether married or not?
I am looking into trying to get disability due to Spinal stenosis and I am married (this may change.) Does the amount you receive differ whether your married or not?
Thanks
Answer: no. it's based on you alone. now as far as tax purposes go (U.S.) part or all of you disability could be taxable depending on total household income. even with disability you can work up to about $900 a month w/o affecting your payments.
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SPINAL STENOSIS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal canal (the opening in each vertebra through which the spinal cord passes) that may occur in ...
UConn coach Calhoun taking leave of absence because of spinal ...
Calhoun, 69, has Spinal stenosis, defined by the National Library of Medicine as "narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure on the spinal cord, or narrowing of the openings (neural foramina) where spinal nerves leave the spinal ...
UConn Coach Jim Calhoun Taking Immediate, Indefinite Medical ...
STORRS (February 3, 2010) — University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun will take an indefinite medical leave of absence, effective immediately, to deal with worsening Spinal stenosis, a lower back ...
What Is SPINAL STENOSIS?
Spinal stenosis: Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of spaces in the spine (backbone) that results in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. This disorder usually involves the narrowing of one or more of three areas of the spine: (1) the ...
THE HEALTH CONSUMER; Sit Up Straight. Your Back Thanks You.
EVERYONE wants to avoid back trouble, but surprisingly few of us manage to escape it. Up to 80 percent of Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives, and each year 15 percent of all adults are treated for such problems as herniated discs, Spinal stenosis or lumbar pain. But back pain is notoriously difficult, and expensive, to - By LESLEY ALDERMAN
Lumbar SPINAL STENOSIS - Your Orthopaedic Connection - AAOS
Almost everyone will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. A common cause of low back pain is lumbar Spinal stenosis. As we age, our spines change.
SPINAL STENOSIS of the Lower Back (Lumbar SPINAL STENOSIS) Overview
Apr 15, 2010 ... Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal canal that occurs when excessive growth of bone and/or tissue reduces the size of the openings in ...
If my surgeon recommends back sugery for SPINAL STENOSIS, and I ...
Some people have tried everything possible – injections, medications, massages, exercises – and still find themselves suffering from back pain for Spinal stenosis. If it is decided by the patient that they will not have surgery, ...
ARTS, BRIEFLY; Levine Recently Underwent Two Additional Back Operations
James Levine, the Metropolitan Operas music director, has received two previously undisclosed back operations since the spring, when he canceled a Met tour to Japan and his schedule at the Tanglewood Music Festival, his brother said on Tuesday. But now, without the excruciating pain that has plagued him over the last several years because of back - By DANIEL J. WAKIN
SPINAL STENOSIS - a knol by Sibel Demir-Deviren, MD
What is Spinal stenosis? Spinal stenosis is defined as narrowing of the spinal canal (the canal in the center of the...
SPINAL STENOSIS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spinal stenosis is an abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal canal (the opening in each vertebra through which the spinal cord passes) that may occur in any of ...
Cervical SPINAL STENOSIS - Orthogate
Introduction. The spinal cord is a column of nerve tissue protected by a bony tube in the spinal column. Conditions that narrow the space in this tube put the spinal ...
All Bent Out Of Shape
On a cold Saturday in early 2009, Glenn Black, a yoga teacher of nearly four decades, whose devoted clientele includes a number of celebrities and prominent gurus, was giving a master class at Sankalpah Yoga in Manhattan. Black is, in many ways, a classic yogi: he studied in Pune, India, at the institute founded by the legendary B. K. S. Iyengar, - Excerpt from William J Broad book The Science of Yoga: The Risks and Rewards examines how a growing body of medical evidence suggests that, for many people, a number of commonly taught yoga poses are inherently risky and can be harmful. Photos (M)/ - Broad is a senior science writer at The Times. - By WILLIAM J. BROAD
The Right To Choose A Fatal Fast
Armond and Dorothy Rudolph had talked about their plans for more than a decade. They had a mutual horror of a lingering decline in their final years. Theyd joined an organization that supports the right to end life when illness or pain becomes overwhelming; theyd attended meetings and given both their children literature on the subject. Theyd - By PAULA SPAN
Lumbar SPINAL STENOSIS - Your Orthopaedic Connection - AAOS
Spinal stenosis occurs when the space around the spinal cord narrows. This puts pressure on the spinal cord and the spinal nerve roots, and may cause pain, ...
New Injury and New Questions for Mets Maestro
Maestros are more used to reviews than medical bulletins. Not so for James Levine, the music director of the Metropolitan Opera, who has been plagued by health problems for the past five years. The latest announcement came on Tuesday, when the Met said Mr. Levine had fallen and injured a vertebra while vacationing in Vermont, had undergone - James Levine, music director of Metropolitan Opera who has been plagued by health problems, withdraws from fall season after injuring his back; announcement calls into question whether Levine can continue as music director; photos (M) - By DANIEL J. WAKIN
UConns Calhoun takes indefinite medical leave
Connecticut mens basketball coach Jim Calhoun will take an indefinite medical leave of absence to deal with Spinal stenosis, which causes pain and limits mobility. Fridays announcement marks the third time that the Hall of Fame coach has left ...
What exercises are safe for someone with SPINAL STENOSIS (L2, L3), spondylolisthesis, AND osteopenia?
I know spinal flexion is good for relieving spinal pressure due to stenosis, but I understand its dangerous for someone with osteopenia because it can cause fractures. Im interested in exercises that will keep my core muscles strong.
Answer: 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!
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SPINAL STENOSIS - MayoClinic.com - Mayo Clinic
Spinal stenosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of degenerative condition of the spine.
SPINAL STENOSIS Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, Diagnosis
An overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Spinal stenosis.
Are there any homeopathic and/or physical therapy treatments for SPINAL STENOSIS?
My friend thinks she has Spinal stenosis (it runs in her family.) However, she cant afford health insurance and doesnt know of any treatments for it. Is there any physical therapy she could do on her own? Maybe even a special diet? I will be surprised if anyone can answer this one!
Answer: Although Spinal stenosis does have to be confirmed on imaging studies, mere presense of "stenosis" does not imply that it correlates with one's symptoms.
When most people say "stenosis" they automatically think that it refers to a narrowing of the spinal canal or vertebral foraemen by boney obstruction which can cause pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, respectively. Yet, the term stenosis can also refer to a narrowing due to disc protrusion or other lesion.
The former is irreversible, the later is very often reversible.
No matter what the imaging study shows, however, it needs to be correlated with a physical exam. This is because imaging studies...especially MRI, often show anomalies that exist in a pain-free population. In otherwords, if you x-ray or MRI 100 pain-free people, a certain percentage will show Spinal stenosis, a disc protrusion etc. Therefore, we often prefer that patients come to us WITHOUT any imaging studies (unless there are any red flag signs that warrant it) before they are told they have an "incurable" or "degenerative" type of condition that may or may not be true and does nothing but upset the patient.
Only after a mechanical evaluation (seeing how the pain responds to movement/positioning) can it be determined if this is a "reversible" stenosis, or if boney obstruction does, indeed, appear to be the compelling factor.
I do recommend that your friend seek out physical therapy from a therapist who is credentialed in performing mechanical evaluations. It should be known within the first 1-3 visits if this can be helped with conservative methods. You can find a list of credentialed providers at: http://www.mckenziemdt.org
If reversible, she will be shown what exercises to do to correct it, prevent it, and monitor it.
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SPINAL STENOSIS - Diseases & Conditions - Medscape Reference
Spinal stenosis. Acute and chronic neck and lower back pain represents a major health care problem in the United States.
Which arthritis is associated with SPINAL STENOSIS?
I was told I have arthritis in my back and lower lumbar region going into spondylosis in my left hip. Today I got the diagnosis of Spinal stenosis. Which arthritis is associated with it?
Answer: Any of the forms of arthritis can cause this. If you want more information on your new diagnoses, you can go to WebMd.com and type in the terms you have listed and read up on these conditions.
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New help for SPINAL STENOSIS
About 1 million people with chronic back pain suffer from lumbar Spinal stenosis, in which the lower spinal canal narrows, putting pressure on the nerves. Those nerves cause back or leg pain that grows more acute when a person moves or stands.
EmilNet.ORG | Health Information Blog » Choice of SPINAL STENOSIS ...
Alternative for Spinal stenosis treatment are just that: alternatives to medicine, physical remedy, or surgery. You may consider planning to a secondary and alternative medicine (CAMERA) practitioner; CAM is a somewhat ...
Calhoun Out Indefinitely with SPINAL STENOSIS - UConn Men's ...
Jim Calhoun is out on another indefinite medical leave of absence, this time to deal with Spinal stenosis, a painful lower back condition that hampers mobility. Calhoun has been bothered by back issues since this summer, ...
Dr. Raj Featured on Health Radar: Say No To Spinal Fusion for Stenosis!
Dr. Raj, a Beverly Hills orthopedic surgeon, explains how spinal fusion for stenosis is a extremely high risk surgery that often does not have a good outcome. Spinal stenosis occurs with aging and involves the narrowing of the spinal cord, causing sometime ...
Can one get disability for SPINAL STENOSIS if married?
I have congenital Spinal stenosis of the the neck and lower back. I used to be a vet technician for 18 years. I KNOW I could no longer perform the functions of that job. I am married and was curious if one could be eligible for disability? What if I was not married and a single mom of a 3 and 12 year old. I cannot be on my feet for longer than 15 mins and I have numbness in my left hand.
Thanks
I am only 42 years of age.
Answer: Yes, I did. I have severe back problems also. I applied for my disability and was repeatedly turned down, even though I was still going through surgery after surgery and on high doses od Oxycontin. First apply with Social Security and if you are turned down hire an attorney. After going over 2 years with massive medical bills and no income on my part I hired an attorney who got me approved within a couple of months. That check for back pay really helped out! Good luck! Get that attorney! BTW, they can only take a small percentage by law of your back pay, you don't have to pay anything up front. It's soooooo worth it!
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What is SPINAL STENOSIS?
Learn about the types of Spinal stenosis, including lumbar stenosis and cervical stenosis, and associated pain and symptoms.
Can a cervical SPINAL STENOSIS be caused by a fall? How soon would signs/symptoms show up?
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.
Answer: 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.
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Questions and Answers About SPINAL STENOSIS
This booklet contains general information about Spinal stenosis. It describes the condition's causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. At the end is a list of ...
Laminectomy and Fusion Fixation Efficacy of Lumbar SPINAL STENOSIS
Objective:To explore the full posterior lumbar laminectomy, interbody fusio n with pedicle screw fixation in degenerative lumbar spinal canal stenosis in the cli nical value, and a number of related issues to discuss.
where can I find a chat group for SPINAL STENOSIS?
I have tried to google this but I am looking for a group that someone has found to be helpful. Since being diagnosed with cervical Spinal stenosis and cant get any help that doesnt consist of multiple needles and thousands of dollars, I have only benifited one of these pain blocks. I am hoping to get advice from people that have been through it.
Answer: Try this site, they have information, blogs, and a message board/chat area regarding spine health, including specific sections for Spinal stenosis.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog
Though, while others can share information, and their experiences, without your specific information, nobody can determine what course is best for you. This is why, while it is good to have all the information possible, you need to discuss these matters with your personal physicians. Without your diagnostic test, history and physical examination, any suggestions made online should be considered as only additional information, and not advice.
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Diagnosed with SPINAL STENOSIS and I am only 33! doc prescribed oxycontin but is there anything else?
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.
Answer: 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!
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SPINAL STENOSIS: MedlinePlus
Dec 7, 2011 ... Spinal stenosis occurs mostly in people older than 50. Younger people with a spine injury or a narrow spinal canal are also at risk. Diseases ...
What do I do now that I have SPINAL STENOSIS too?
I have a few medical problems and Im 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 havent 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 cant even think straight. Its ridiculous. If you were me, what would you do?
Answer: Loads of people have problems. I've been ill for 20 years, 5 of them seriously. I can't work. I went to university for what I don't know. I've got no friends left. I haven't seen my husband for months.. And I know people with similar. You need to try and make the best of what you have. I won't say there are people who have it worse that you because you have your life and can't compare. There are things you can do to help yorself though. Yoga, however hard, think positively. Read the following book Internal health - The Key to Eternal Youth and Vitalty. Ron Gellatey. It will change your life.
PS Don't over medicate it will make you 10 times worse.
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New treatment available for lower back pain
For most people, walking from the parking lot to the store front is no big deal. But its an ordeal patients who have lumbar Spinal stenosis. The incapacitating condition is caused by an abnormal narrowing of the spine that can make every small ...
Health Matters: Straightening the back with spinal fusion
First used to fix fractures, its now more common in treating age related problems, herniated discs and Spinal stenosis. "Just the act of living and using our bodies and working our lives, we put a lot of stress on our spine. If the degeneration results in ...
Spine Solutions Announces Grand Opening of Spinal Surgery Clinic in Hollywood, Florida
Spine Solutions offers treatments for spinal disorders including herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, Spinal stenosis, and disorders of the spinal cord and nerves. "Recent technological advancements allow spinal surgeons to treat debilitating spinal ...
Does spinal manulipation help correct severe SPINAL STENOSIS?
I have cervical spondylosis and sever Spinal stenosis. Should I see a chiropractor? If so what should he recommend for theropy?
Answer: Spinal manipulation may help with the symptoms, but it won't correct the problem.
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Questions and Answers About SPINAL STENOSIS
This is a public information piece ... Spinal stenosis. Publication Date: April 2009. Questions & Answers about Spinal stenosis
Laser Spine Institute - SPINAL STENOSIS of the Lumbar and Cervical ...
Spinal stenosis - Easy to understand information regarding the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for Spinal stenosis of the lumbar and cervical spine from ...
SPINAL STENOSIS - PubMed Health - National Center for ...
Causes, incidence, and risk factors. Spinal stenosis usually occurs as a person ages and the disks become drier and start to shrink. At the same time, the ...
SPINAL STENOSIS - Lumbar and Cervical Information
Spinal stenosis - Comprehensive information regarding the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of lumbar and cervical Spinal stenosis. Millions suffer from this ...
Lumbar SPINAL STENOSIS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lumbar Spinal stenosis (LSS) is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves at the level of the lumbar vertebra.
EXPLORER; Crossing the Nation on 2 Wheels -- Again
LIKE you, Im getting old. Its harder to remember things, especially good things, the things I want to remember. Not so much because my mind is diminishing (hold the jokes, O.K.?), but because they happened longer ago than they ever did before. Days seem more alike than they used to, probably because the ever-mounting total of them makes it really - By BRUCE WEBER
SPINAL STENOSIS - Lumbar and Cervical Information
Nov 6, 2011 ... Spinal stenosis - Comprehensive information regarding the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of lumbar and cervical Spinal stenosis ...
X Stop Lumbar Stenosis Treatment - HealthCentral
Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal is narrowed or compromised, leaving inadequate room for the nerves.
SPINAL STENOSIS?
could i have Spinal stenosis? my mum has it ans i know it can be hereditary. my legs feel numb a lot of the time, and its hard to stand or walk for a long time because my legs are really painful but numb at the same time. im going to the doctors about it next week, but i wondered if anyone might know if i have it?
Answer: I have it in my c-spine,that makes my hands numb. Yours could be the lower back. The Doctor will know with some test. Good luck!
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Is there any relief for lumbar SPINAL STENOSIS?
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 doesnt help. My feet/legs burn so bad. I am not diabetic. The onset of the burning comes quickly. Any solutions to this?
Answer: 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.
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