5/11 surgery for spinal stenosis-
 

Now I have to wear heavy AFO's. Both feet are numb. And I have fallen several times. I can use a walker but my thighs get very weak. I have always had depression but never like this before. The psychiatrist doubled my antidepressant. It is helping. I just can't believe my life is winding down this way and I know I will eventually be in a nursing home. My dear husband helps me so much. I have elimination problems as well. I don't know much more to talk about right now. If you can help,,or not or just be my understanding friend.

Looking forward to hearing from you. Doni

Hello Doni

It sure sounds like you need some help and support. This is the brain aneurysm forum, so I can't help you much here - so I copied this post to the Spinal Disorders and Back Pain forum for you. I really hope you get some support here:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread167945.html

Regards

5/11 surgery for Spinal Stenosis-
 

doni46 - I don't know if I'm answering you correctly here, but I have some of the same problems you are having and have found, after several months, that I have bone spurs in my cervical (neck) spine that are compressing my spinal cord. The C-6 vertabrae is the culprit. My feet and lower legs hurt severely and I'm losing my ability to walk as well. My thigh muscles get worn out very quickly. I also am having trouble with my bladder and bowel.

If you get this and haven't had anyone look for stenosis in your cervical spine, I would suggest it. Go on the web and look up cervical spinal stenosis and see if you have the same symptoms that they explain there.

I hope you find answers that will help.