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Severe Pain In Lower Back, Radiating To Legs. Have Spinal Stenosis. Will Surgery Improve My Condition?
I,m a lady in my seventies and have spinal stenosis in several places. I have severe pain starting in low back and radiating to buttocks and legs. I can sit without pain or lie down without pain, but if I stand or walk the pain is really bad.My question is this: surgery or no surgery?. As I understand it, if I do nothing I will progressively get worse and probably end up in wheel chair, but surgery should take care of the problem. Do you agree?? Thank you for your answer.
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Hi, it appears that you have stenosis at several places. So it depends upon the number of stenosis, and degree of stenosis. If progressive disease is found the doctors may opt for surgery in some places, So i advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
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