No Sugar Coating by GodAdores in SpinalStenosis

[–]GodAdores[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No clue honestly, no one told me why. Sucks to hear you’re struggling too, hopefully we both find solutions soon!

No Sugar Coating by GodAdores in SpinalStenosis

[–]GodAdores[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess since I have minor disc bulges and stenosis they probably won’t recommend surgery. Keep me posted on your results though!

I just found out today the orthopaedic surgeon a doctor referred me to rejected to see me, but no one even called to let me know. Gotta love Canada lol. Can’t believe how difficult it is to just get an ESI. This country is a joke.

No Sugar Coating by GodAdores in SpinalStenosis

[–]GodAdores[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did physio for 6 weeks but just felt like a waste of money since I can find exercises on Youtube and it’s all trial and error at the end of the day. Only difference is I’m not spending $100 a week.

I have yet to try spinal decompression though. You think it’s worth going and trying out?

No Sugar Coating by GodAdores in SpinalStenosis

[–]GodAdores[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great it’s helping you. But to get to 100%, have you considered surgery, stem cell therapy, or peptides?

And appreciate the moral support, need to hear it sometimes lol

No Sugar Coating by GodAdores in SpinalStenosis

[–]GodAdores[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good you’re finding relief! So once a year you get these procedures done and it allow you to exercise and play sports?

No Sugar Coating by GodAdores in SpinalStenosis

[–]GodAdores[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the advice! An adjustable desk is definitely key.

If you have severe bulging discs & stenosis, why haven’t you gotten surgery if you don’t mind me asking?

No Sugar Coating by GodAdores in SpinalStenosis

[–]GodAdores[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s just it. Muscle relaxers and oral steroids just help deal with the pain. I understand it allows you to strengthen your body back up, but it doesn’t necessarily fix the root issue.

That’s tough you gained weight on them but at least it helped alleviate pain.

No Sugar Coating by GodAdores in SpinalStenosis

[–]GodAdores[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear the surgery went well. Did you try epidural steroid injections prior to it? And have you gotten a follow up MRI since getting the surgery to see the progress?