Hi, my name is tim190! Has anyone had decompression surgery for Spinal Stenosis?

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edited October 2025 in Neurological impairments and pain

Hi, I've been diagnosed with spinal stenosis and have been referred for decompression surgery. I'm concerned about the complications. does anyone have any recent experience of this surgery? Regards, Tim

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    Hi Remina, thank you for you reply. I'm glad to hear your friend is doing well. My GP has told me I need surgery after seeing my MRI. I'm 70 years old, walk 6-7000 steps each day, attend a weekly exercise class but my left leg is numb at night and I often have pins/needles during the day. Physio is useful, so I am trying to decide whether to put up with the symptoms or have surgery, which can have awful complications .

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