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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain While Standing Due To Stenosis Of Spine

I had an MRI on my back 8 years ago, it showed some stenosis of the spine. Now, 8 yes later, I can barely stand on my feet for more than a couple of minutes before I have to lean over something or sit or lie down. I had another MRI down just 5 days ago, but the Radiologist has not signed off on it, and it is holding up the works. I have used the WebMD tool for symptoms and possible diagnosis, and it comes back to one of the causes being Lumbar Stenosis. I m fairly certain that is my problem, but I can use a heating pad for about 2 minutes at a time, and it helps for a short while. Does using heat help or aggravate spinal stenosis?
posted on Sat, 4 Jul 2015
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Hello,

The severe pain from standing for a while indicates nerve compression due to severe narrowing of the spinal canal. As the heating pad is not relieving the pain, intervention pain management is very vital role playing in your case. It is the epidural drug delivery system which gives excellent results in this type of agonizing pain.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain While Standing Due To Stenosis Of Spine

Hello, The severe pain from standing for a while indicates nerve compression due to severe narrowing of the spinal canal. As the heating pad is not relieving the pain, intervention pain management is very vital role playing in your case. It is the epidural drug delivery system which gives excellent results in this type of agonizing pain. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon