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Suggest Treatment For Spinal Stenosis
I have benn diagnosed with Lombar spinal stenosis almost three years ago. I was in so much pain but I wouldn t take the opiods that were prescribed. I started walking every day and eventually stopped driving. I have had no pain for two years. Am I in remission and will the pain return?
Sat, 30 Sep 2017
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Welcome on Healthcaremagic!
Unfortunately this is a chronic and progressive disorder. I am glad that you have been pain free for all this time! But, we can not predict if or when the pain will come back again. I would just recommend following your actual physical regimen, avoid weight lifting and try to lose some pounds if you are overweight.
In case of difficulty walking, I would recommend performing a new MRI of the lumbar spine.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes, Dr. Aida
Welcome on Healthcaremagic!
Unfortunately this is a chronic and progressive disorder. I am glad that you have been pain free for all this time! But, we can not predict if or when the pain will come back again. I would just recommend following your actual physical regimen, avoid weight lifting and try to lose some pounds if you are overweight.
In case of difficulty walking, I would recommend performing a new MRI of the lumbar spine.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes, Dr. Aida
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