 |
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,424
|
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,424
|
Hi Tucson Grandma ~ Alot depends on how bad the stenosis is. I would get at least 2 independent opinions from Neurosurgeons and see what they say. If your doc and the other 2 all agree that you need surgery, then perhaps you do. Stenosis CAN be serious and if 3 surgeons think it's necessary, then you might want to listen.
But i didn't think they would have to repair 3 levels to repair stenosis. I might be wrong, and I probably am, but I'd ask a Neurosurgeon what the right was is to fix stenosis. IF that is the biggest problem. Best of luck and God bless. Hugs, Lee
__________________
recovering alcoholic, sober since 7-29-93;severe depression; 2 open spinal surgeries; severe sciatica since 1986; epidurals; trigger points; myelograms; Rhizotomy; Racz procedure; spinal cord stimulator implant (and later removal); morphine pump trial (didn't work);now inoperable; lumpectomy; radiation; breast cancer survivor; heart attack; fibromyalgia; on disability.
Often the test of courage is not to die, but to live..
.................................................. ...............Orestes
|