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Question: I have had three surgeries, the last one was April. 2002. I don't have any of my records, but I'm sure my dr would share them w u. I go for injections almost every other mont. ive had every kind I think. Nothing works for more than a couple of weeks. I've tried every kind of therapy over the years, u name it. I'm always in pain. They tell me it's spinal stenosis. At this point I have two bulging disks in my lower back, and two dis generating ones. The only medication I'm on for this is Norco 10.
Brief Answer:
Pathophysiology explained.
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. The spinal nerves exit from either side of the vertebrae of the vertebral column. Due to any reason if the spaces between the vertebrae (plural of vertebra) reduces, it creates pressure on the spinal nerves thus leading to the neuropathic pain that you describe. Spinal stenosis is just another name of the narrowing of those openings between the vertebrae. Degenerating disks lead to loss of the structural support of those gaps. Furthermore, if the disks between vertebrae yield and bulge into the space reserved for the spinal column, the pain aggravates even further.
Treatment comprises of surgery (already attempted) in extreme cases. The other things that can be done are spinal traction (to widen the spaces) and methods like ultrasonotherapy, heat therapy and physiotherapy for local relief. Norco is an opioid pain killer. Discuss with your treating doctor about what seems to be best for you.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Pathophysiology explained.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. The spinal nerves exit from either side of the vertebrae of the vertebral column. Due to any reason if the spaces between the vertebrae (plural of vertebra) reduces, it creates pressure on the spinal nerves thus leading to the neuropathic pain that you describe. Spinal stenosis is just another name of the narrowing of those openings between the vertebrae. Degenerating disks lead to loss of the structural support of those gaps. Furthermore, if the disks between vertebrae yield and bulge into the space reserved for the spinal column, the pain aggravates even further.
Treatment comprises of surgery (already attempted) in extreme cases. The other things that can be done are spinal traction (to widen the spaces) and methods like ultrasonotherapy, heat therapy and physiotherapy for local relief. Norco is an opioid pain killer. Discuss with your treating doctor about what seems to be best for you.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
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