I am after having four back surgeries…..I have spinal stenosis…..and my quality of life is deteriorating…..I am after falling several times as my hip and leg give out….there are times I have no control over my bladder or bowels….I’m praying something can be done….thank you
I have similar had my fusion 30 years ago...Good luck with managing your pain, I have Butec pain patches one every 7 days Good luck in your quest to find some treatment. 🇬🇧
Had fusion @ L5-S1. Has cause more problems, scared tissue entraping the nerves. Has caused two above levels to go bad faster, now needing surgery. Now have foraminial stenosis @ L3-4 and L4-5. And severe at T10-11. Trying to find Dr. Who performs Endoscopic Foraminotomy in the N.J. Philadelphia area.
Hey Steve, how did it go? My mom is about to go through this and wondering how are the long term side affects, benefits, if at all. All I hear is horror stories where it just goes downhill after surgeries to the back.
I am blessed by God to get to meet Dr Harish{ spinal surgeon} September 16th of this year. I am hoping they say yes to surgery because I am unable to turn/move my neck without dizziness, intense nausea that recently has been almost constant since Saturday{Sabbath) and only this morning did I get a reprieve after having caffeinated coffee. I know God is with me and my character and faith will grow through this struggle. (Joshua 1:9) and after this surgery I will need surgery in my back due to multiple bulging discs,mild stenosis, and nerve issues. NEVER GIVE US!!! YOU ARE NEVER ALONE!!! 1PRTR 1:6-11
My doctor asked me to have a spinal surgery in L4, L5 and S1 (based on my MRI result) on August 2022, but then I went to a pain centre and underwent Radio Frequency Therapy to relieve the pain. After the pain gone I do dead hang exercise 3 x 60 seconds each day, since November 2022 until today. Now the pain is almost gone, if the scale of pain is 1 - 10, my pain is around 0 - 3.5, and I continue to do the dead hang, it is very effective. I can continue my hobby: cycling. I agree that spinal surgery is the last option.
Thank you doc for info.. I suffered from spinal stenosis for 4 long years . With L/4, L/5 affected . I’ve tried many treatments, including Physio, chiro,acupuncture, hydro, only get a little relief and back to square one. I cannot walk much, standing is painful, lying down is painful. I can only sleep on my side with a pillow between my legs . I got no life .Already seen Neurosurgeon and going to get another neurosurgeon for a second opinion. Im hesitant to have surgery. I look forward for your next video to get more insight about spinal stenosis surgeries .
Dear Dr. Tony: Three years ago I had a back problem. Finally identified in MRI; I have a disc in all of my spine. And in the lumbar part; L 4; L5; S1 I have an internal hernia. Which is the same as stenosis. In 2019, I was finally forced to undergo L4 and L5 surgery in a hospital. My doctor said it had nothing to do with the disc. Loosen the L4 nut and shave the bone, leaving room for the swollen disc. I did not have any problems until 6 months after the operation. I got a new MRI three times. And every time the doctor said that the previous operation was very successful and there was no problem. But after 6 months I was in a lot of pain. I could not see a doctor during Corona. I got a new MRI in 2020 and saw that the L5S1 has a problem and the L1 Wall 2 Wall 3 are about to stall. With my own curiosity that I also know about nursing; I noticed that after the operation, his muscles melted due to sitting for about 20 cm after the operation. I started walking and gradually strengthened my back muscles. With Etelfort tablets; Kabapantin; I did not have 2 pains a day and I was comfortable and I had no problem sitting or working; Of course, by observing the condition of my waist. But now the pain is very severe and I did the exercise twice a day; I turned it into just 2 hours of walking. I have 2 questions. 1- If L5; S1 needed surgery, should I operate or continue with the same drugs and march? 2- Do you have a guide for me so that I can not go to the next action? Thanks so much for taking so long
Hi doc good afternoon, I'm glad that I found your UA-cam channel,,long time I've been looking for this kind of surgery, because i have a daughter she is 13years of age.She has a SCOLIOSIS series and her doctor diagnosed that she has a marfan syndrome,,her doctor advice for spine surgery..
Dr you seem to be a good man. I know at least 20 people that had back surgery during my lifetime. (68years old) Every one of those people had a bad outcome from surgery and hooked on pain meds. Howcome?
No guarantee with spine op, we always hear of those that fail with is about 20-40%. If any condition requires surgery, we may have limited options by then it is not easy. 33 years.
Hi Sir first of all thank you so much for your content, Sir I'm Only 22 years old in 2020 i did my 1st Microdectomy Surgery but after one month later my pain came again in my leg than i checked with my doctor than he said i need epidural injection than he gave me that injection but sir after that pain didn't goes away than he told me i have to live all of my life with this pain. I was completely broken that time after that i checked with another neurosurgeon than he told me i will fine and i need to do a laminactomy and desectomy surgery after 4 months of my first surgery i did my 2nd surgery but after 7 day later of my 2nd surgery i couldn't move my whole body than my surgeon told me my CVC level is 130 in blood ! Than after 20days later he did another Surgery for cleaning all the infections from inside! After that 3rd surgery I don't have much pain in my leg but i have lot's of pain in my lower back i can't seat for 10mins and i have to take few medications also for muscle relaxation. Right now I don't know Sir Am i able to experience my life without pain or not! I know sir this is my whole story if you read this please suggest me something good! What will be the best possible option for me. Thanks again Sir.
Thanks for sharing your story. You problem is complex. Sometimes, these things can happen. You can go back to your own doctor or ask for a second opinion.
Hi this is my MRI results I just saw my doctor he said to get the The Surgical Procedure is : THORACO-LUMBAR laminectomy discectomy for L5-S1. Question is if I have two herniated disks why he only doing one? He said my herniated got bigger compared to my first mri from Last year. I also already had 3 injections n therapy so now that’s why he suggested surgery. Been in that problem since January L4-5. there is a small left foraminal disc protrusion superimposed upon a diffuse disc annular bulge with mild facet arthropathy and endplate spurring. Mild left foraminal narrowing results. The central canal nda right neural foramen appear patent. AtL5-SI, hetr isa small left paracentral/left foraminal disc protrusion and annular tear superimposed upon adiffuse disc annular bulge with mild facet arthropathy and endplate spurring. dMli inferior left foraminal narrowing results. The central canal and right neural foramen appear widely patent. Thank you.
I had Microdiscectomy surgery because of my sciatic pain. I tried everything before surgery. Surgery was successful. No more sciatic pain. But after my surgery in December 2020, I am experiencing lower back pain. Why is that? Thank you! Hope to hear from you soon!
I had that happen after getting epidurals in my lumbar for back pain. The way my Dr explained it is this. When one spot is treated and relieved of pain the brain focuses on the next part of the body needing help. Plus I am guessing muscles hurt due to compensating for the injured area.
Hello- I have spinal stenosis at L4/5 per my MRI I did go get a epidural shot but they could not get needle in at L5. So they put it in above at L3/4 I still in much pain Should I get a 2nd shot? By the way, I enjoyed your UA-cam video! Pierre DeSocio
Had 3 epidural myself they only reduce a percentage of the pain, rather than the core of the problem. If it helped have another....they can only give so many. NHS 33 years chronic pain fusion 91'
2017 diagnosed with sciatica. I was given ibuprofen 800mg. As the years went bye my sciatica started getting too painful to handle. I was given tramadol 50 mg.3 times a day. 2020 I raised my arm then shooting knife stapping pain in the back of both legs, I lost all bowl and urine control, went to emergency. I was given 5 narcos and followed up with a an Ortho. Her put on gabapentin 400 mg 3 times a day. Then went to a pain management and he wants to RFA.. I am incontinence both urine and bowel. On 7/25/23 for the first time a new Ortho in a different state went over my MRI with me in person. I have 2 bones in L3 L4 have grown together,4 herniated disc,punched nerve, sciatica on right side, bone spurs, lumbar spinal stenosis. And I forgot to mention: I was diagnosed with fractured spine in 2020. I have not worked in 6 years, I moved from California so my daughter could help take care of me. I have to walk with a walker and can not strand up straight or sit or walk for more 5-10 mins with out laying down. I have been on tramadol for 3 years now and gabapentin for 2 1/2 years I'm still incontinence. Please help!
I has suspected cauda equina loss of bladder now. I use Butec pain patch with my Gabapentin...in hospital they added codene phosphate which helps. Had fusion in 91' they want to do a spinal stenosis which I am not keep. Good luck to you Sir,
Dear Doctor, I have got two surgeries for the same problem, but unfortunately the problem is same and is getting worse day by day.. Please let me know what is the solution for my problem..
Dear Dr Tony I am learning all about my back problem I've had it for quite awhile but it Is getting alot worse I'm in alot of excruciating pain I need to have something done ASAP. Before it paralyzes me
12 years ago I injured by back results to herniated disc, many pain meds, & physical therapy. I recovered but 8 years ago mri saw stenosis constantly pain down my legs, numbness tingling and when i sit then get up my both legs go numb it’s been part of my life last 8 years I’m tired and being depressed. Dr just keep giving me pain meds which lead to many other illnesses fibromyalgia. I need help?
I have been through every treatment possible, with exception of surgery because I have been found to have severe reactions to anesthesias. I did attempt to under go ones surgery, but it was stopped due to heart problems and "roller coaster blood pressure problems. My question is will untreated spinal stenosis (which I am now homebound because of) become so severe it will cause death?
I just had the first of two treatments of the RFA. They didn’t my right side 3 days ago and my lumbar area is about 3 to 4 pain level compared to the 7 to 9 before. I cannot wait to get the 2nd RFA on my left side.
Dear Doctor Tony, I have suffered from what I consider is severe back pain for many many years. I have tried gaining relief from using Co-codamol, Paracetamol, Amitriptyline and tried Gabapentin for one month which had no positive effect. Recently I had an MRI scan on L4, L5 and S1 but I understand that this showed no deterioration from one taken 6 years earlier. The same nerve was slightly trapped as it was before. My brother retired as a GP 3 weeks ago. I discussed with him what I have recently discovered in that my left leg when standing can lift almost 90 degrees but my right leg will only lift 30 cm off of the floor. My brother, for all of his lifetime spent as a doctor does not know what is causing this. My pain is affecting my sleep, particularly when I go to bed and I have almost got to the point where I would rather not go. I am 75 years old, have spent a hard life in the construction industry but I am otherwise doing very well for my age. Could you possibly offer any advice please?
I had spinal surgery in the USA last year using laser surgery. My problem now is extreme numbness and neuropathic pain from my back to my toes. What can I do to help. ?
Hi doctor! I have severe degenerative spinal stenosis in my lower back along with a cyst and disk bulging from L5 to S1. I have done everything possible to help my back but nothing has helped and I’m so tired of being on pain medication just to try and function. I have had several injections and my sciatic nerves burnt a few times and that’s only helped temporarily. I’m at the point where my blood pressure is high from the pain and the pain goes all the way down both legs with a burning sensation as well as numbness. I can’t even enjoy life anymore. The pain medicine and the pain pump implanted in my stomach that releases morphine isn’t even working. I scream from the pain and it’s worse laying down. My doctor said that my spine is shrinking. I am scheduled to go see a neurosurgeon soon. Is there anything that you could suggest for me please? What is usually done for cases like mine?
Dear Dr my sister is suffering from low back pain and tingling sensation one year duration.Medical treatment with pregabalin 50mg daily and methyl cobal500mg b.d.Her renal function is not so good egfr is59.She has atrial fibrillation and I CD dural chamber is inserted due to no sustain Ventricular tachycardia in2015 at Yangon Myanmar .She is 77yr old lady.Please give me advice.
I have been having burning on my right leg and right foot. The heel of foot was like I had in a bucket of fire. Had mri, diagnosed with spinal stenosis, L5 and S1 in lower back, took injections which worked for 3 to 4 years, last one did not, waiting to see neurosurgeon, really miserable and getting depressed and unhappy with quality of life. I put ice packs on my foot and calve at night so I can go to sleep, currently taking 3 to 4 600 mg gabapentin per day, what other options do I have?
Dr. I had a lumbar fusion L3-L4 in 2019. In that time they told I had stenosis. My dr told my he decompressed some nerves. After a year I started feeling bad again and today I can’t walk or stand longer than 15-20,min. I went to another dr and told me my dic in top of my fusion is bad now and my stenosis is worse. I do t want to keep getting g surgery. I will fix one sis and I will Esa up another one? This I is very frustrating. I am 47 years old and I feel like I can’t have a normal live.
Hi Maria, surgery is not the only option. It is usually the last options. There are many other less invasive treatment that you can consider. Please consult your doctor again
I have stenosis and the back of my legs make it difficult for me to walk. Gabapentin seems to help and two Tylenol a day makes it better. I had an epidural which got rid of my leg pain, but I couldn’t walk for three months. Now instead of the mild pain in the back of my legs I;went in with, the pain is severe! Saw a surgeon who said I need a laminectomy and a fusion. He wants to use a metal rod for support. I know in CA they have rubber supports. I just don’t know what to do. Don’t want a metal rod in my back! Any suggestions? Thanks, Michele
I have spinal canal stenosis at 2 or 2 places in spine for last 10 year's.. Now age 70 and I cannot walk more than 150 mtrs after which right leg becomes fully numb and falling...can this numbness/neurological claudication will go surgery/ or any other way?
Hello :) Im Maria. Today I had to have my stimulator removed from my lower back because it was causing me new pain in different areas , it was really awful very painful on top of the pain that I already have. I had it The Stimulator for about 3 years. At first it worked very well the pain was less and I was very happy. I was walking and exercising every other day. Now my Doctor told me about Vertiflex procedure, Im not sure I want to go though surgery again with 6 weeks with a gurdel, cannot do gurdel. Do you think Vertifex prucedure is right for me? I have consulted with my Doctor Just need your expertise. Thank you (Great Video)
Morning doc. My daughter was trying to meet but you were on leave in singapore. She 41 yrs old diagnosed with osteprosis..and she had spinal stenosis on her l1 to L5 pain on long walk and tingling sensation on leg n feet. My question which hv to be medicated first osteo or the stenosis..thank u...from balram indonesia
Dear doctor ,I have mild indentation of flavum ligament at multiple dorsal and lumbar areas prominently at d10,D11.i have back pain and burning sensation at left leg.what to do for ease pain sir.
My apology for late reply. There are many ways to treat spinal stenosis and scoliosis. Medications, physical therapy, spinal injection and surgery. If the scoliosis is potentially worsened by spinal stenosis surgery, then we may need to address the scoliosis at the same time
I had severe pain in my back running down to my left leg. I was diagnosed for spinal stenosis in the mri. I was advised to consider surgery if the pain persists, it has been about a month since the severe pain started , however the pain has subsided and has become bearable and I can walk and participate in some games I am interested in but still the nagging pain persists. Should I consider surgery.
If you open up the pandora’s box, you cannot really close it. The idea of decompression or fusions might help out in short or midterm but in long term, you ll need further surgeries due to the fact that the homeostasis in spine area is hampered.
I've been unable to walk the last 8 months. Myelogram shows bone spurs on spine 2 compressed nerves on left side and a narrowing spine. Nonstop shooting pain down my left leg. I already have my l5-s1 fused. Will a laminectomy help me
Can ADR = ARTIFICIAL DISK REPLACEMENTS such as M6, ESP, ProDisk Ect., be used in correcting and curing 'SPINAL STENOSIS"? Stenosis is the narrowing of either the Central Canal, (in which case then NO!) or the foraminal (Bilateral) spaces...Can ADR devices be used?
Sir my name is Salah ud din from Pakistan. I have done my L4-5 s1 surgery on 4 march 22. Currently I feel pain in below my Left leg muscle. There is numbness at buttock and penis.pain at in side the surgery sight. What I should be doing.
Please consult your doctor. Surgery is not the only treatment. There are other options for milder symptoms. But for severe cases, surgery is the most definitive option
Hi Mr/Mrs. Amrit, It must have been though for you 🥲 Have you check to an orthopaedic doctor? If you haven't, we recommend you to visit one soon. Wishing you on a speedy recovery 🙏
Sir my name is rajesh Kumar from Tamil Nadu india. My mother age 72 suffering by spinal stenosis with spondylithosis. Orthopedic surgeon suggested a neuro surgeon for decompression and fusion surgery. What is your opinion and suggest me a best experienced surgeon in tamilnadu for above
Hi Dr, I have had X-rays and been diagnosed as follows: Lumbar spine severe L4-5, L5-S1 disc collapsed with bone on bone impression. Spinal Stenosis of Lumbar Spine. I am now awaiting an MRI of Lumbar Spine. Because my condition is already bone on bone, does this mean that surgery is the only credible option to alleviate the problem? Thanks in advance.
What is degenetive disk disorder ...i no what spinal stenosis is due to watching your video..but unfortunately I have both spinal s. And degenerate disk . Disorder and the say I need survery
Degenerative disc is basically wear and tear in the disc. It can be a normal process of ageing. It does not usually need surgery unless it causes nerve compression.
I had the surgery and a year later things are depressing. Pain in my legs ( hamstring area) is so bad I can’t even grocery shop. I have physical therapy starting Tuesday and have been subscribed some pills to help. MRI and X-rays Monday. Any suggestions?
I am after having four back surgeries…..I have spinal stenosis…..and my quality of life is deteriorating…..I am after falling several times as my hip and leg give out….there are times I have no control over my bladder or bowels….I’m praying something can be done….thank you
Thank you for your comment. I hope something can be done. Please discuss with your doctor
Any changes from last year ?
I have similar had my fusion 30 years ago...Good luck with managing your pain, I have Butec pain patches one every 7 days
Good luck in your quest to find some treatment. 🇬🇧
Had fusion @ L5-S1. Has cause more problems, scared tissue entraping the nerves. Has caused two above levels to go bad faster, now needing surgery. Now have foraminial stenosis @ L3-4 and L4-5. And severe at T10-11. Trying to find Dr. Who performs Endoscopic Foraminotomy in the N.J. Philadelphia area.
I'm scheduled for spinal stenosis surgery at Mayo clinic September 23, 2022. Thank you for this excellent video sir!
Your welcome Sir. All the best with your surgery
@@MedTalkSG sir secondary canal stenosis surgerycan do by endoscopiclt?? Ya we have to do by leminectomy?
Hey Steve, how did it go? My mom is about to go through this and wondering how are the long term side affects, benefits, if at all. All I hear is horror stories where it just goes downhill after surgeries to the back.
How did it go
I am blessed by God to get to meet Dr Harish{ spinal surgeon} September 16th of this year. I am hoping they say yes to surgery because I am unable to turn/move my neck without dizziness, intense nausea that recently has been almost constant since Saturday{Sabbath) and only this morning did I get a reprieve after having caffeinated coffee. I know God is with me and my character and faith will grow through this struggle. (Joshua 1:9) and after this surgery I will need surgery in my back due to multiple bulging discs,mild stenosis, and nerve issues. NEVER GIVE US!!! YOU ARE NEVER ALONE!!! 1PRTR 1:6-11
All the best Jennifer. God bless you
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My doctor asked me to have a spinal surgery in L4, L5 and S1 (based on my MRI result) on August 2022, but then I went to a pain centre and underwent Radio Frequency Therapy to relieve the pain. After the pain gone I do dead hang exercise 3 x 60 seconds each day, since November 2022 until today. Now the pain is almost gone, if the scale of pain is 1 - 10, my pain is around 0 - 3.5, and I continue to do the dead hang, it is very effective. I can continue my hobby: cycling. I agree that spinal surgery is the last option.
Thank you doc for info.. I suffered from spinal stenosis for 4 long years . With L/4, L/5 affected . I’ve tried many treatments, including Physio, chiro,acupuncture, hydro, only get a little relief and back to square one. I cannot walk much, standing is painful, lying down is painful. I can only sleep on my side with a pillow between my legs . I got no life .Already seen Neurosurgeon and going to get another neurosurgeon for a second opinion. Im hesitant to have surgery. I look forward for your next video to get more insight about spinal stenosis surgeries .
Dear Dr. Tony: Three years ago I had a back problem. Finally identified in MRI; I have a disc in all of my spine. And in the lumbar part; L 4; L5; S1 I have an internal hernia. Which is the same as stenosis. In 2019, I was finally forced to undergo L4 and L5 surgery in a hospital. My doctor said it had nothing to do with the disc. Loosen the L4 nut and shave the bone, leaving room for the swollen disc. I did not have any problems until 6 months after the operation. I got a new MRI three times. And every time the doctor said that the previous operation was very successful and there was no problem. But after 6 months I was in a lot of pain. I could not see a doctor during Corona. I got a new MRI in 2020 and saw that the L5S1 has a problem and the L1 Wall 2 Wall 3 are about to stall. With my own curiosity that I also know about nursing; I noticed that after the operation, his muscles melted due to sitting for about 20 cm after the operation. I started walking and gradually strengthened my back muscles. With Etelfort tablets; Kabapantin; I did not have 2 pains a day and I was comfortable and I had no problem sitting or working; Of course, by observing the condition of my waist. But now the pain is very severe and I did the exercise twice a day; I turned it into just 2 hours of walking.
I have 2 questions.
1- If L5; S1 needed surgery, should I operate or continue with the same drugs and march?
2- Do you have a guide for me so that I can not go to the next action?
Thanks so much for taking so long
Thanks for sharing. but it is best to consult your doctor for the best advice
I have never seen any positive comments for these procedures
Hi doc good afternoon, I'm glad that I found your UA-cam channel,,long time I've been looking for this kind of surgery, because i have a daughter she is 13years of age.She has a SCOLIOSIS series and her doctor diagnosed that she has a marfan syndrome,,her doctor advice for spine surgery..
Thank you for watching the video. I am glad you like it
Dr you seem to be a good man. I know at least 20 people that had back surgery during my lifetime. (68years old) Every one of those people had a bad outcome from surgery and hooked on pain meds. Howcome?
Thank you. I cant answer this. It is best to direct the questions to the surgeon
No guarantee with spine op, we always hear of those that fail with is about 20-40%. If any condition requires surgery, we may have limited options by then it is not easy. 33 years.
Hi Sir first of all thank you so much for your content,
Sir I'm Only 22 years old in 2020 i did my 1st Microdectomy Surgery but after one month later my pain came again in my leg than i checked with my doctor than he said i need epidural injection than he gave me that injection but sir after that pain didn't goes away than he told me i have to live all of my life with this pain. I was completely broken that time after that i checked with another neurosurgeon than he told me i will fine and i need to do a laminactomy and desectomy surgery after 4 months of my first surgery i did my 2nd surgery but after 7 day later of my 2nd surgery i couldn't move my whole body than my surgeon told me my CVC level is 130 in blood ! Than after 20days later he did another Surgery for cleaning all the infections from inside! After that 3rd surgery I don't have much pain in my leg but i have lot's of pain in my lower back i can't seat for 10mins and i have to take few medications also for muscle relaxation.
Right now I don't know Sir Am i able to experience my life without pain or not!
I know sir this is my whole story if you read this please suggest me something good! What will be the best possible option for me.
Thanks again Sir.
Thanks for sharing your story. You problem is complex. Sometimes, these things can happen. You can go back to your own doctor or ask for a second opinion.
Watch Dr Choll kim video on UA-cam he's in California very good best doctor. Contact him his no. Is under his UA-cam videos. Feel better
My hubby been struggling for years , just had first of 2 spinal stenosis surgeries, his quality of life is 40% better we can’t wait for next one
all the best
What type brace do I use after surgery and for how long had lumbar surgery on April 10 2023 😮
I’m almost 26 had failed back surgery for stenosis at 23 and it’s starting to drive me insane.
Hi this is my MRI results I just saw my doctor he said to get the The Surgical Procedure is : THORACO-LUMBAR
laminectomy discectomy for L5-S1.
Question is if I have two herniated disks why he only doing one? He said my herniated got bigger compared to my first mri from
Last year. I also already had 3 injections n therapy so now that’s why he suggested surgery. Been in that problem since January
L4-5. there is a small left foraminal disc protrusion superimposed upon a diffuse disc annular bulge with mild facet arthropathy and endplate spurring. Mild left foraminal narrowing results. The central canal nda right neural foramen appear patent.
AtL5-SI, hetr isa small left paracentral/left foraminal disc protrusion and annular tear superimposed upon adiffuse disc annular bulge with mild facet arthropathy and endplate spurring. dMli inferior left foraminal narrowing results. The central canal and right neural foramen appear
widely patent.
Thank you.
I had Microdiscectomy surgery because of my sciatic pain. I tried everything before surgery. Surgery was successful. No more sciatic pain. But after my surgery in December 2020, I am experiencing lower back pain.
Why is that?
Thank you!
Hope to hear from you soon!
I had that happen after getting epidurals in my lumbar for back pain. The way my Dr explained it is this. When one spot is treated and relieved of pain the brain focuses on the next part of the body needing help. Plus I am guessing muscles hurt due to compensating for the injured area.
It is best to ask your surgeon. I cannot give my opinion to your specific problem without examining you.
Hello-
I have spinal stenosis at L4/5 per my MRI
I did go get a epidural shot but they could not get needle in at L5.
So they put it in above at L3/4
I still in much pain
Should I get a 2nd shot?
By the way, I enjoyed your UA-cam video!
Pierre DeSocio
Had 3 epidural myself they only reduce a percentage of the pain, rather than the core of the problem. If it helped have another....they can only give so many. NHS 33 years chronic pain fusion 91'
2017 diagnosed with sciatica. I was given ibuprofen 800mg. As the years went bye my sciatica started getting too painful to handle. I was given tramadol 50 mg.3 times a day. 2020 I raised my arm then shooting knife stapping pain in the back of both legs, I lost all bowl and urine control, went to emergency. I was given 5 narcos and followed up with a an Ortho. Her put on gabapentin 400 mg 3 times a day. Then went to a pain management and he wants to RFA.. I am incontinence both urine and bowel. On 7/25/23 for the first time a new Ortho in a different state went over my MRI with me in person. I have 2 bones in L3 L4 have grown together,4 herniated disc,punched nerve, sciatica on right side, bone spurs, lumbar spinal stenosis. And I forgot to mention: I was diagnosed with fractured spine in 2020.
I have not worked in 6 years, I moved from California so my daughter could help take care of me. I have to walk with a walker and can not strand up straight or sit or walk for more 5-10 mins with out laying down. I have been on tramadol for 3 years now and gabapentin for 2 1/2 years I'm still incontinence.
Please help!
I always read that emergency surgery is to be done after bowel or bladder incontinence. This is terrible.
I has suspected cauda equina loss of bladder now.
I use Butec pain patch with my Gabapentin...in hospital they added codene phosphate which helps.
Had fusion in 91' they want to do a spinal stenosis which I am not keep. Good luck to you Sir,
Dear Doctor, I have got two surgeries for the same problem, but unfortunately the problem is same and is getting worse day by day.. Please let me know what is the solution for my problem..
Dear Dr Tony I am learning all about my back problem I've had it for quite awhile but it Is getting alot worse I'm in alot of excruciating pain I need to have something done ASAP. Before it paralyzes me
12 years ago I injured by back results to herniated disc, many pain meds, & physical therapy. I recovered but 8 years ago mri saw stenosis constantly pain down my legs, numbness tingling and when i sit then get up my both legs go numb it’s been part of my life last 8 years I’m tired and being depressed. Dr just keep giving me pain meds which lead to many other illnesses fibromyalgia. I need help?
It is best to consult your doctor for the best advice
I have been through every treatment possible, with exception of surgery because I have been found to have severe reactions to anesthesias. I did attempt to under go ones surgery, but it was stopped due to heart problems and "roller coaster blood pressure problems. My question is will untreated spinal stenosis (which I am now homebound because of) become so severe it will cause death?
Thanks for sharing your experience. Spinal stenosis is not life threatening Sir.
I just had the first of two treatments of the RFA. They didn’t my right side 3 days ago and my lumbar area is about 3 to 4 pain level compared to the 7 to 9 before. I cannot wait to get the 2nd RFA on my left side.
All the best
What RFA means? Thank u for reply
@@LeenMorales it’s steroid injection in the spine where the affected area is.
Dear Doctor Tony, I have suffered from what I consider is severe back pain for many many years. I have tried gaining relief from using Co-codamol, Paracetamol, Amitriptyline and tried Gabapentin for one month which had no positive effect. Recently I had an MRI scan on L4, L5 and S1 but I understand that this showed no deterioration from one taken 6 years earlier. The same nerve was slightly trapped as it was before. My brother retired as a GP 3 weeks ago. I discussed with him what I have recently discovered in that my left leg when standing can lift almost 90 degrees but my right leg will only lift 30 cm off of the floor. My brother, for all of his lifetime spent as a doctor does not know what is causing this. My pain is affecting my sleep, particularly when I go to bed and I have almost got to the point where I would rather not go. I am 75 years old, have spent a hard life in the construction industry but I am otherwise doing very well for my age. Could you possibly offer any advice please?
Is a laminectomy surgery done under complete amnesia or local???
I do with general anesthesia
Please let me know the role of DSCB inj. For spinal stenosis
Not sure what you mean by DSCB inj
I had spinal surgery in the USA last year using laser surgery. My problem now is extreme numbness and neuropathic pain from my back to my toes. What can I do to help. ?
I have loss of sensation down my leg, most intervention is not a cure plus mat leave you with numbness. Never easy.
Hi doctor! I have severe degenerative spinal stenosis in my lower back along with a cyst and disk bulging from L5 to S1. I have done everything possible to help my back but nothing has helped and I’m so tired of being on pain medication just to try and function. I have had several injections and my sciatic nerves burnt a few times and that’s only helped temporarily. I’m at the point where my blood pressure is high from the pain and the pain goes all the way down both legs with a burning sensation as well as numbness. I can’t even enjoy life anymore. The pain medicine and the pain pump implanted in my stomach that releases morphine isn’t even working. I scream from the pain and it’s worse laying down. My doctor said that my spine is shrinking. I am scheduled to go see a neurosurgeon soon. Is there anything that you could suggest for me please? What is usually done for cases like mine?
Dear Dr my sister is suffering from low back pain and tingling sensation one year duration.Medical treatment with pregabalin 50mg daily and methyl cobal500mg b.d.Her renal function is not so good egfr is59.She has atrial fibrillation and I CD dural chamber is inserted due to no sustain Ventricular tachycardia in2015 at Yangon Myanmar .She is 77yr old lady.Please give me advice.
How long after surgery does the patients get rid of nerv pain
It depends on your problem and the kind of surgery done. It is best to ask your surgeon
I have been having burning on my right leg and right foot. The heel of foot was like I had in a bucket of fire. Had mri, diagnosed with spinal stenosis, L5 and S1 in lower back, took injections which worked for 3 to 4 years, last one did not, waiting to see neurosurgeon, really miserable and getting depressed and unhappy with quality of life. I put ice packs on my foot and calve at night so I can go to sleep, currently taking 3 to 4 600 mg gabapentin per day, what other options do I have?
It is best to consult your doctor for the best advice
Dr. I had a lumbar fusion L3-L4 in 2019. In that time they told I had stenosis. My dr told my he decompressed some nerves. After a year I started feeling bad again and today I can’t walk or stand longer than 15-20,min. I went to another dr and told me my dic in top of my fusion is bad now and my stenosis is worse. I do t want to keep getting g surgery. I will fix one sis and I will
Esa up another one? This I is very frustrating. I am 47 years old and I feel like I can’t have a normal live.
Hi Maria, surgery is not the only option. It is usually the last options. There are many other less invasive treatment that you can consider. Please consult your doctor again
I have stenosis and the back of my legs make it difficult for me to walk. Gabapentin seems to help and two Tylenol a day makes it better. I had an epidural which got rid of my leg pain, but I couldn’t walk for three months. Now instead of the mild pain in the back of my legs I;went in with, the pain is severe! Saw a surgeon who said I need a laminectomy and a fusion. He wants to use a metal rod for support. I know in CA they have rubber supports. I just don’t know what to do. Don’t want a metal rod in my back! Any suggestions? Thanks, Michele
Thank you dr. i have spinal stenosis. i got positibe hope after listening to you😍
All the best Faye
It is best to consult your doctor for the best advice
I have spinal stenosis and symptoms of pain and muscle degeneration. But confused which surgery is better. Pls advise
What are risks of this surgery on a 70 year old male?
Hello want to know more about injury spinal
I have spinal canal stenosis at 2 or 2 places in spine for last 10 year's.. Now age 70 and I cannot walk more than 150 mtrs after which right leg becomes fully numb and falling...can this numbness/neurological claudication will go surgery/ or any other way?
It is best to consult your doctor for the best advice
Hello :) Im Maria. Today I had to have my stimulator removed from my lower back because it was causing me new pain in different areas , it was really awful very painful on top of the pain that I already have. I had it The Stimulator for about 3 years. At first it worked very well the pain was less and I was very happy. I was walking and exercising every other day. Now my Doctor told me about Vertiflex procedure, Im not sure I want to go though surgery again with 6 weeks with a gurdel, cannot do gurdel. Do you think Vertifex prucedure is right for me? I have consulted with my Doctor Just need your expertise. Thank you (Great Video)
Thanks Maria for sharing your story. I am not familiar with Vertifex. So I am not the best person to comment on this.
So if surgery is not necessary in so many cases, then what is the option for pain relief?
Morning doc. My daughter was trying to meet but you were on leave in singapore. She 41 yrs old diagnosed with osteprosis..and she had spinal stenosis on her l1 to L5 pain on long walk and tingling sensation on leg n feet. My question which hv to be medicated first osteo or the stenosis..thank u...from balram indonesia
Dear doctor ,I have mild indentation of flavum ligament at multiple dorsal and lumbar areas prominently at d10,D11.i have back pain and burning sensation at left leg.what to do for ease pain sir.
It is best to consult your doctor for the best advice
Good morning!
I have adult stenosis and scoliosis.. how would you fix this?
My apology for late reply. There are many ways to treat spinal stenosis and scoliosis. Medications, physical therapy, spinal injection and surgery. If the scoliosis is potentially worsened by spinal stenosis surgery, then we may need to address the scoliosis at the same time
I have to much burn in the lumbar area ,i have disc bulge,s
I had severe pain in my back running down to my left leg. I was diagnosed for spinal stenosis in the mri. I was advised to consider surgery if the pain persists, it has been about a month since the severe pain started , however the pain has subsided and has become bearable and I can walk and participate in some games I am interested in but still the nagging pain persists. Should I consider surgery.
If it is disturbing you, you should consider surgery. If not disturbing, I will leave it alone. But it is best to consult your doctor
Dear Dr I m suffering from foot drop problems kindly suggest exercise I am at the same time feel back pain bulging of disc l4 & l5 thanks
Foot drop is a sign of nerve damage. Please discuss with your doctor. Usually needs surgery to free up the nerves
Hi sir sir l4 l5 s1 oprait surgery when disk cut out after some time disk again no or yes plz reply me I don't speak English
Hi Sir. I am not sure if you mean recurrent slipped disc. After surgery, there is a possibility that slipped disc can recur
Is it possible to have a online consultation with you? Please reply....
my apology for the late reply
Dr. Which will be better laminoectomy or laminoplasty. I am a patient of Lumbar canal stenosis in S5 L1.
Please ask your doctor who is treating you. But I never heard of laminoplasty for L5/S1 stenosis
If you open up the pandora’s box, you cannot really close it. The idea of decompression or fusions might help out in short or midterm but in long term, you ll need further surgeries due to the fact that the homeostasis in spine area is hampered.
What are the non surgery options?
What type of brace do I ware an. For how long after surgery on my lumbar back 😢
I've been unable to walk the last 8 months. Myelogram shows bone spurs on spine 2 compressed nerves on left side and a narrowing spine. Nonstop shooting pain down my left leg. I already have my l5-s1 fused. Will a laminectomy help me
My mother was just diagnosed and said surgery was her only option. Is this true that a doctor will recommend surgery first if it’s really bad?
Can ADR = ARTIFICIAL DISK REPLACEMENTS such as M6, ESP, ProDisk Ect., be used in correcting and curing 'SPINAL STENOSIS"?
Stenosis is the narrowing of either the Central Canal, (in which case then NO!) or the foraminal (Bilateral) spaces...Can ADR devices be used?
What is your opinion on having the Spinal Stimulator put in?
I have no experience with Spinal stimulator
I have spinal canal stenosis And L5 sacralisation now i have too much pain in my lower leg so what should i do please help
You can go back to your doctor. If your Spinal stenosis is not better with conservative treatment, you need to consider surgery
Is it must you have surgery for spine TB
It is best to consult your doctor for the best advice
Can. Prolia. Cure spinal stenosis
Sic can ap diameter havevalue 5mm
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Sir my name is Salah ud din from Pakistan. I have done my L4-5 s1 surgery on 4 march 22. Currently I feel pain in below my Left leg muscle. There is numbness at buttock and penis.pain at in side the surgery sight.
What I should be doing.
It is best to consult your doctor for the best advice
i have l4-l5 with stenosis. is it cure without surgery.? or surgery is mandatory
Please consult your doctor. Surgery is not the only treatment. There are other options for milder symptoms. But for severe cases, surgery is the most definitive option
I have to much burn in the lumbar area ,i have disc bulge,s and stenosi,s
Hi Mr/Mrs. Amrit, It must have been though for you 🥲 Have you check to an orthopaedic doctor? If you haven't, we recommend you to visit one soon. Wishing you on a speedy recovery 🙏
Thank you doc, my extray result is bon spurs in spine,its very fainul,do i need sugery?,thank for your reply
Please discuss with your doctor and get thorough medical examination. I am sorry I cannot give medical advice without seeing you
Hi sir
Sir my name is rajesh Kumar from Tamil Nadu india. My mother age 72 suffering by spinal stenosis with spondylithosis. Orthopedic surgeon suggested a neuro surgeon for decompression and fusion surgery. What is your opinion and suggest me a best experienced surgeon in tamilnadu for above
My apology for a late reply. I dont have any surgeon friend in Tamilnadu. All the best with your mother
Where can i get you?
My clinic is in Singapore Sir
Hi Dr, I have had X-rays and been diagnosed as follows: Lumbar spine severe L4-5, L5-S1 disc collapsed with bone on bone impression. Spinal Stenosis of Lumbar Spine. I am now awaiting an MRI of Lumbar Spine. Because my condition is already bone on bone, does this mean that surgery is the only credible option to alleviate the problem? Thanks in advance.
need ur adv sir 49 yrs old exp now this illness
It is best to consult your doctor for the best advice unless you can come to my clinic personally
Pars defect at l5 s1
What’s better. ALIF. OR. Laminectomy. For. Spinal stenosis. Degenerative disc disease. L4 and L5 S1.
There are many considerantions. It is best to ask your doctor
Apakah dokter punya pengalaman minimal invasive decompresion utk spinal canal stenosis (endoscopic)
I dont do endoscopic decompression. I do minimally invasive but not endoscopic
What is degenetive disk disorder ...i no what spinal stenosis is due to watching your video..but unfortunately I have both spinal s. And degenerate disk . Disorder and the say I need survery
Degenerative disc is basically wear and tear in the disc. It can be a normal process of ageing. It does not usually need surgery unless it causes nerve compression.
I had the surgery and a year later things are depressing. Pain in my legs ( hamstring area) is so bad I can’t even grocery shop. I have physical therapy starting Tuesday and have been subscribed some pills to help. MRI and X-rays Monday. Any suggestions?