I am a 78 year with Reynauds and lots of osteoarthritis. Several Drs over the years have suggested hip replacement. started having sciatica in other leg from buttocks to whole leg. MRI showed mild stenosis. Sent me to another Dr who said he thought nothing too scary with back and did an epidural injection, prescribed therapy with exercise to strengthen core and traction. Have had two sessions but no traction. Still some pain but 95% better. Had evaluation for hip replacement, said no, it would not help me to walk and not to be done, maybe if got to point of X Ray injections didn t help. He suggested seeing a spinal Dr. for possible surgery. I said No I am not having any back surgery, but family Dr. on suggestions to follow he had given me previously said stenosis was usually not very successful and advised against it. Today when I told him Dr. that had MRI report wanted me to see spinal Dr. and I said no. Family reversed his notes on how to deal with the problem and said he thought I should see about surgery. What is your opinion please.