Hi everyone, I am new to this site. I was just diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis a week ago. For the last nine years, I have been told most of my symptoms are due to fibromyalgia.. and herniations and DDD in lower back. I changed insurances, ended up with a doc who does not believe in fibro, he started ordering tests... first MRI was of my neck.

I don't know all the technical stuff, I need to get a copy of my MRI report, but doc said I have four herniations in cervical area, three of which are herniating into the spinal column causing moderate to severe narrowing. Imagine my surprise at that!

I am 38 years old with five children.. four still at home, and going to be a grandma early next year. One of my children is a 2 year old. I can NOT have surgery, there is no way at this time, too many people depend on me for me to be "down" for any length of time.

Are there any other suggestions of where to start with non surgical treatment? Doc is referring me to neurosurgeon, but haven't heard anything yet.
Thanks for reading!