WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2001: Re: Canal Stenosis

Re: Canal Stenosis

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Oct 2001 09:59:18 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 31 Oct 2001, Wendi wrote: >
>I've been diagnosed with Canal Stenosis with a disc protrusion in the
>cervical spine and disc dessication in the thoracic spine, and now they
>are sending me to a neurosurgeon. I suffer from extremely bad pain in
>my back and down both of my legs. My pain specialist was doing
>epidurals every two weeks and decided no more because they are not
>giving me any relief. Any suggestions on what to say to my
>neurosurgeon, or could you tell me what to expect as far as surgery, or
>other procedures they may try?? Any feedback would greatly be
>appreciated.
>
>Frustrated and Confused,
>Wendi Farbstein

Wendi, Unfortunately, as an OB/GYN, I can't offer much insight into this issue. Your neurosurgical appointment should provide you with much insight. Maybe there are others on the forum with experience... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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