Hi, my name is leftiegirl! Looking for other people with spinal stenosis

leftiegirl

i am looking for other people with severe spinal stenosis. I feel so alone and isolated because i can’t get out of the house anymore.

Morgan_Alumni

Good morning, @leftiegirl, welcome to the community, it's nice to have you with us!

A few of our members have shared their experiences with spinal stenosis, so hopefully you’ll be able to connect with them. We also have many members who, for various reasons, understand the challenges of staying at home and dealing with isolation.

Please feel free to join in any discussions that interest you. We look forward to getting to know you better and hope to help you feel less alone and isolated. 😊

TubThumper

Hi everyone, I have lower lumbar stenosis, it’s really bad (for me) at the moment.

Would be really nice to connect with others!

leftiegirl

i had surgery to correct it but still lots of pain and really unable to walk unless using a walker. Doctor says i need to give it time but i have been in pain for a year now. I just want to feel better.

TubThumper

Hey Leftiegirl,

I didn’t realize you could get surgery to correct it, I’ve had stenosis since I was 18, I’m 40 now and I’ve always been told that surgery will never be an option for.

I’m keen to find out your situation, it sounds serious..

leftiegirl

may depend on what is causing the stenosis. I did not have stenosis until i was 61. It is caused by arthritis in the spinal column. I had a spinal fusion in 2021. Then due to my lumbar fusion i had to have another surgery in January 2024. And then in June i had a herniated disc so hopefully last surgery November 8th. Still recovering from that with lots of back pain and trouble walking and taking care of myself. Hope this helps.

TubThumper

yeah thank you for the reply, it’s such a debilitating condition :-/