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Is Spinal Stenosis A Progressive Disease?
I have spinal stenosis. Does thi just continue to progress. Iwas having trouble standing but felt better sitting and lying Now I am having pain most of the time and ambulating is difficult with pain going down both legs. Tylenol and Motrin are not working. Any suggestions
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and diagnosis.
Spinal stenosis may progress in some cases, and it depends on the underlying cause of stenosis. For example, if the stenosis is due to ligamentum flavum hypertrophy (thickening) or disc prolapse, then, the stenosis may worsen if there is more thickening of the ligament or if there is more bulging of the discs.
In any case, doing a repeat MRI scan of the spine would confirm the diagnosis.
Surgery may be required in cases of severe spinal stenosis.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and diagnosis.
Spinal stenosis may progress in some cases, and it depends on the underlying cause of stenosis. For example, if the stenosis is due to ligamentum flavum hypertrophy (thickening) or disc prolapse, then, the stenosis may worsen if there is more thickening of the ligament or if there is more bulging of the discs.
In any case, doing a repeat MRI scan of the spine would confirm the diagnosis.
Surgery may be required in cases of severe spinal stenosis.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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