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How Can Severe Spinal Pain Along With Balance Disorder Be Treated?

I am having spinal stenosis since 1986. Now I am at the age of 84.I don t have pain while sleeping,sittings and also no back pain.I have problems in walking even five minutes and then have to sit for two minutes.Also pain while standing & losing balance.so using stick.Pl.advise at this age what are chances of success in surgery. Can it go worse
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Unfortunately yes,,old age in most of cases can make any surgery go worth, I recommend that you visit a doctor to make some investigations and receive the proper treatment
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How Can Severe Spinal Pain Along With Balance Disorder Be Treated?

Unfortunately yes,,old age in most of cases can make any surgery go worth, I recommend that you visit a doctor to make some investigations and receive the proper treatment