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What Causes Severe Nerve Pain While Having Pinched Nerves At The Back?

I have been been suffering with nerve pain for more than 15 years and this is documented by several doctors and test of all types. The cause is that I have several nerves that are pinched inside a completely closed together vertebra in my back. I am currently taking pain medication and have been most of the last 10 years or more. The only recourse is surgery, which I really do not want to undergo at my age (70) and other reasons. What do you suggest???
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

What I can infer from your complaints is that you are suffering from lumbar canal stenosis. that is a condition in which due to ageing the nerves in the spine get pinched by the vertebrae or bones in the spine.

You could try a course of physiotherapy for pain relief. As you have mentioned that your age is 70 years the risks and benefits have to be discussed with your surgeon.

I would suggest you to undergo physiotherapy. Take calcium medications and then see how it goes and surgery can be kept as a last option.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar
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What Causes Severe Nerve Pain While Having Pinched Nerves At The Back?

Hello, What I can infer from your complaints is that you are suffering from lumbar canal stenosis. that is a condition in which due to ageing the nerves in the spine get pinched by the vertebrae or bones in the spine. You could try a course of physiotherapy for pain relief. As you have mentioned that your age is 70 years the risks and benefits have to be discussed with your surgeon. I would suggest you to undergo physiotherapy. Take calcium medications and then see how it goes and surgery can be kept as a last option. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar