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New member with suspected lumbar spinal stenosis
Pandaface
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How long does it usually take for full diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis and is there a set of tests to go through ,it's been suggested there's a high probability that's what I have .
I've been almost housebound now since may time ,no Injury or illness just the painful symptoms around lumbar region hips knees ankles and generally feeling exhausted after very little effort to mobilise .
I'm going through the NHS system to get a formal diagnosis but from reading many people's stories I feel familiarity with symptoms .
Any advice on keeping positive would be most appreciated as I'm 56 and retired from my job as community support worker in January to spend more time with my husband who is 12 years my senior and has been living with prostate cancer since 2015 though currently on the "watchful waiting " program..
I've been almost housebound now since may time ,no Injury or illness just the painful symptoms around lumbar region hips knees ankles and generally feeling exhausted after very little effort to mobilise .
I'm going through the NHS system to get a formal diagnosis but from reading many people's stories I feel familiarity with symptoms .
Any advice on keeping positive would be most appreciated as I'm 56 and retired from my job as community support worker in January to spend more time with my husband who is 12 years my senior and has been living with prostate cancer since 2015 though currently on the "watchful waiting " program..
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Welcome to the community. This article has more information on lumbar spinal stenosis.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/spinal-stenosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352966
Definitely talk to your doctor. He or she can advise you on how to look after yourself etc. Ask about physical therapy too. It may help alleviate your pain. I also recommend keeping track of symptoms as well. Good luck! When is your next appointment?
Discuss any concerns with the doctor then. Take a pen in order to make notes and prepare a list of questions to ask.
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I have found the thread to those with spinal stenosis, or have I? Help?!
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Thank you for joining in on this page. I hope we can all benefit by sharing and comparing notes, so that we can make some progress in the way we cope with the chronic pain, which this condition presents. Please keep updating with your treatment and progress, With kind regards to you and your longsuffering husband.
Generalsciatica.
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I think I 'lost' a member called Justdon. I hope she is OK and that I have not upset this member, if I have said the wrong thing.
I am learning how to share my experiences of disability and finding some common ground with other members, who suffer with spinal stenosis. I am finding their contributions quite helpful when comparing their experiences with my own.
I hope this discussion is useful to all those who take part and perhaps, new members will benefit too, as we compare our notes. Kind regards,
Gen.
They have unfortunately left the community, but this certainly isn't because of you!
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