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What Is The Prognosis Of Cervical And Lumbar Steno Sis W/radiculopathy?

What s the ultimate prognosis of Cervical Stenosis w/radiculopathy (hope I spelled that correctly) and Lumbar Stenosis, and does it raise your blood pressure higher? ( I take meds for blood pressure and it appears to be getting higher. I m already on an additional med to go along with the blood pressure meds I already have; it s still a bit high when my pain is high ).
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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hi
The prognosis for untreated stenoses at cervical level is not a healthyone espcially if with radiculopathy, its not only painful but leads to constant stress mental and physical and hypertensive patients may get thier BP raised further with incumbent menta stress and agony, although BP may not be directly raised with stenotic lesion, but indirect cause is always there.Lumbar stenoses may progress gradually and walking without pain may become impossible in long run, but one may still be able to with difficuty.Depending on severity surgery may be indicated, so consult a spine surgeon.Take musce relaxant tabs and anti-anxiety medicines after prescription from doctor. Use of cervical collar and lumbo-sacral belt may be needed with physical therapy exercises inbetween.
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What Is The Prognosis Of Cervical And Lumbar Steno Sis W/radiculopathy?

hi The prognosis for untreated stenoses at cervical level is not a healthyone espcially if with radiculopathy, its not only painful but leads to constant stress mental and physical and hypertensive patients may get thier BP raised further with incumbent menta stress and agony, although BP may not be directly raised with stenotic lesion, but indirect cause is always there.Lumbar stenoses may progress gradually and walking without pain may become impossible in long run, but one may still be able to with difficuty.Depending on severity surgery may be indicated, so consult a spine surgeon.Take musce relaxant tabs and anti-anxiety medicines after prescription from doctor. Use of cervical collar and lumbo-sacral belt may be needed with physical therapy exercises inbetween. Best wishes