Living With Leg and Back Pain From Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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- Leg and back pain may be the result of a condition called lumbar spinal stenosis, which affects nearly 14 million people who are most commonly adults over the age of 60.¹² The significant pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis, or LSS, can have a negative impact on individuals, causing inactivity, disability, functional impairment, and potentially loss of independence.
We are joined by interventional pain management specialist Dr. Iden Cowan at the Capitol Pain Institute in Austin, Texas, for a closer look at a safe, minimally invasive treatment. The Vertiflex™ Procedure† by Boston Scientific has been clinically proven to provide effective long-term relief from the pain associated with LSS.
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†Superion™ Indirect Decompression System
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¹Ciol MA, Deyo RA, Howell E, et al. An assessment of surgery for spinal stenosis: time trends, geographic variations, complications, and reoperations. J Am Geriatr Soc 1996;44:285-90. www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...
²Navigant Consulting Data 2018
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I’m glad this lady found a doctor who actual helped her. I’ve been to multiple specialists, physical therapy, and pain management. No one has helped me. I’m getting worse each day. I’ve lost all hope. I’m losing the use of my legs and feet. I’m in extreme pain 24 hours a day and I get very little sleep. Doctors won’t even prescribe medication except gabipentin which I can’t tolerate. No one should have to live like this.
I know what you mean. Doctors are controlled by government intervention these days. I was put on 100mg of Tramadol , which was made for back pain, and it works well. Our governments are pain sufferers worst enemy!
Me too!
Have you had a cortisone shot? That is very helpful to me.
sadly, I know what you mean.
I can relate! I’ve been through physical therapy twice, water therapy twice, steroid injections, and now they’re talking about ablation. If that fails I’m facing surgery. I also have osteoarthritis in that area so the pain is constant!
I’m only 34 and dealing w this. It’s hell, and I want my life back. I pray for anyone who has this that they heal and find relief. I pray they come up with better ways to heal and actually cure this because it’s hell.
M 35 n suffering same😢
I am 40 dealing with the same thing as well 2:15
I was also 34 when it happened to me, I'm 48 now and I've had 3 surgery's and I'm still crippled in pain xx
@@ClareBear76 sad to hear that, i thought surgery will fix it.. what happen to you?
@@carlooctavio23 The first op on my l4 l5 I got about a year relief, my 2nd op was artificial discs in my l3 l4, through my side then 7 days later a fusion again, I just feel at some point in my life I'm not going to be able to walk because of the pain, I'm 48 now it's just getting worse, but you just have to carry on and not give up
I became disabled wheelchair user at 44, after 4 years of back and neck pain, 6 surgeries and I lost my mobility and now suffer chronic pain daily in my neck and lower spine, I’ve just turned 50 and my life is derelict of function. 10 years of pain, 6-7 of disability. Spinal stenosis is not just an aging population disorder. I wish people would stop focusing so much on that and look at the full spectrum and how crippling and life changing this is.
We are sorry to hear this. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Its voices like yours that will inform people about looking at the full spectrum, and understanding how life altering Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is.
Same here, I have so much spine arthritis that led to my problems and I’m not 50 yet. Been through it all, surgeries, fusion, meds, injections, and have a pump and spinal cord stimulator.
Is this supposed to be first world healthcare in 2023? I really dont understand how people can tout effective healthcare, yet our healthcare system (which is supposedly the most advanced in the world) can barely actually cure anything. We have a healthcare system that gets paid for pointing out problems, not fixing them, and doctors get paid for graduating med school and earning a professional title, rather than curing anything. But none of this actually heals or helps patients, nor does it create any requirement for the healthcare industry to do so. A wheelchair bound 40 year old is a pitiful outcome for such a supposedly "advanced" medical system. Its crazy how people are still so fond of our medical system, despite it not even performing well or even effectively. People's faith in the effectiveness of our healthcare system is basically just its own religion at this point, not at all rooted in fact.
exactly it is not an aging disease you can have stenosis at any age. I am older now from waiting for something to be done but mine began in 2008 after a bad fall that I could not stand up from. The day after this fall my leg gave out and I fell slam onto my right shoulder and pulverized my rotator cuff-I have no rotator cuff. My right arm is in excruciating pain and I can barely use my arm. Nothing has been done to help me with any off it. I wear a glove on my right hand it is so cold from lack of circulation. My stenosis seems centered in my mid to lower back especially my tailbone. done my left leg then my right, both feet are so numb, painful, tingley. I was also told by an Orthopedic specialist my neck is hooped too. I started this painful journey at 55 years old and today I am 70. I have had Ostomy surgery and have an ileostomy for life. I can handle that but I cannot handle this pain and I don't give a rats ass at this time in my life about any addiction from pain meds I just want to get active again for the remaining years of my life, not that I want to go dancing or do backflips but sleeping, walking and sitting would be great!!
im 41 w/many things in my spine. stenosis is 1. im have a new intense deep bone pain in my left thigh. what i have read about stenosis, is saying its more nerve pain from spine pinching things. did u ever have deep intense bone pain in ur femur? ur thigh?
If you’re reading this, I pray for you healing and relief of pain. I pray for mine too. I pray you are blessed by god to be healed. I pray I be blessed by god to be healed. I pray anyone in this pain be blessed by god to be healed. Amen. 🙏💚☮
Already asked him. He said he gave me this pain for a reason.
Let’s get after it all! Let’s do this 😤. This freakn pain is excruciating at times. Many of us mask the pain well. A lot of our family members don’t understand how painful it is. People think that if your not crying and rolling on the ground that it must not be serious. Let’s Go!
You are so right !!!
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Your explaining me to the tee .I've done it all my pain Dr's won't give me Cortisone injections as I take prednisone daily for part of my yreatment for kidney transplant I am now going to go to a Spinal Surgeon get an MRI and see what can be done surgically I am 87 and probably won't be a candidate for surgery but hopefully I can
@@gretarabinowitz7297 awww I Hope you get the treatment and recovery plan you need! You’re 87 strong 💪
Exactly!!!
I found a PT who worked with me. They came up with strengthening my core -- abdomen and legs while laying on my bed. Started out with a few reps and was up to as many as they wanted in a week.
No pain -- gentle moves. I'm 65. Did not want to have all those many surgeries!
As long as i do my core exercises, i feel really good withvery little discomfort if any. Miracle huh? Thank God!
I've suffered since I was 15 but when I turned 25 things got severe and I ended up in a wheelchair so I found out I had lumbar spinal stenosis and 3 herniated discs ,but only 1 was causing me real issues. I had coflex surgery at 29 and I was mostly good for 8 months, woke up and could automatically walk , it was a miracle. 8 months later I've herniated again and I'm worse than ever and getting another surgery just over a year later. My husband now cares for me , I'm always falling over and struggle to move. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.
So sorry
Im so sorry. But can i ask. You think the coflex wasnt that good? Cuz im thinking of having one not soon because the price aint cheap where im from
@@taguro1006 I ended up having an emergency MRI and ended up with cauda equina syndrome but it was the disc below the coflex so I made a mistake thinking it was the same disc. They said coflex has worked perfectly on ky other disc so I do recommend it as it saved my life x
@@NicolleDrummer thanks for the reply, but u reckon the coflex forced the other disc to get squashed more as it gives space for the disc that it is supposed to?
@@taguro1006 no I don't think the coflex affected the disc below it , I have spinal stenosis and the disc below was already bulging before I got the operation. I've now had a 2nd back operation as I ended up with cauda equina. Just take the rules they set out seriously and avoid bending if you can , get a long grabber , I got mine off amazon x
I’m disabled with this condition and have been in agony since my early 30s - my life was put on hold - I became a former shadow of myself and lost the ability to enjoy life as I once did. I wasn’t able to have children and have a career that I’d dreamed of. I wouldn’t wish this type of pain on anyone. It drops me at times and I literally have to lay down where ever I am - yesterday it was in a hardware store car park. Until your counting bird crap on the tarmac you don’t truly understand what chronic pain is.
Hi I hope and pray that you heal and recover soon. God sends help for you to be pain free forever.. Take care..
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Hi. I had the surgery and I'm still in pain I'm with u I understand I thought I was the only one with it I have to lay down to get relief like u said where ever I go I got to lay down im 58yrs old had surgery 6 months ago still in pain and I need to get back to work asap
Same here. Took my life away
@@kevinberymon8415 The idea your in a hurry to return to work is noble though you may never return. I hope you do so though may be improbable. Clinicians are too busy to address this aspect unless you ask directly most often.
I wish they’d pay attention to the fact that people like me and others have this in their 20s and even teen years it would help if health care professionals were more on top of being educated about it but tbh it’s ridiculous that this is considered an elderly disease. It makes it seem like it’s an age related issue and normal deterioration but it’s not. Wish this on no one praying more awareness brings more education and a possible cure.
Me too I’m 22 and in a lot of pain
I’m 29. I’ve been seeing a doctor for my pain since January 2020. Physical therapy, 2 hip surgeries, different NSAIDS, over the counter drugs.
I just got diagnosed with mild to moderate stenosis this month from a spine specialist but I feel like my doctor should’ve known about my stenosis since it was in my MRI.
I agree with you, I hope more people are educated on the subject. I feel like people don’t understand how painful it really is- especially since I’m in my late 20’s. I can relate to this video, everything just seems like a “chore” now.
Agreed, it's not just something affecting the elderly. I developed thoracic and lumbar stenosis after surgeries, DDD, and arthritis took their toll on my back. The spine stimulator helps me get around but I still struggle. I can't have anymore surgery since I had a poor outcome after a fusion.
Had it since 30
I’m currently going through this and have been for the past 7 months. I am 22. I am numb from the waist down and can barely walk and keep my balance. Doctor keep ordering me more and more MRI and nerve conduction tests for no real answers to why.
I was diagnosed with Spinalstinosis at the age of 7... yes, 7 years old. I had surgery for it and everything. But i was so small i had to be put on steroids for about 5 months before i was "big enough" and the steroids ruin my hormones. And I'm now 30 years old and still suffering from Spinalstinosis along with lots of other things that come along with it. All growing up i was told that my pain was all in my head, so i thought the pain i was feeling was normal. Family, friends and even doctors dont believe me and never believed me or my pain. I get told i should just lose some weight and all my pain will go away, because they assume my joints and spine hurt for being "overweight". I heard it my whole life. So now im disabled and cant work anymore and now i can only walk for a few seconds at a time before im in excruciating pain. For the past 3 years now ive been having to use a wheelchair to go anywhere, and the doctors are still saying im not feeling any pain, im lying and im just being lazy. So ive lost all hope in getting help. The healthcare in this country or world in general just down right suck! Just because im not 50 years or older doesnt mean i dont have it. I was diagnosed in 2007 and only 2 doctors in my entire life have tried to help me. Everyone else only wants to give me pain meds (which i dont want) and they dont want me to see a specialist so they never refer me to anyone who can actually help me. I feel like im slowly just falling apart and decaying alone, but everyones just watching it happen... i know exactly how that woman feels, feeling like a burden, like a waste of space or a waste of a human life.. i wish people (doctors) cared more or even just believed people and their pain and would just HELP PEOPLE
You are not alone, I am currently 25 years old and in extreme pain and it’s only getting worse and worse and I’m experiencing the same judgement from doctors, family and friends 😓
I wish people would understand that you can unfortunately be born with these types of medical conditions😣
Prayers❤️🩹🙏🏽
I've had a formal diagnosis of spinal stenosis at age 30; suspected to have had this since age 19!!!! It can happen at any age but the younger you are when it becomes symptomatic the more severe pain you are likely to suffer. I've had severe debilitating spinal pain since I was 19 years old; I'm 42 now and my life has been very long. I was lucky enough to have 1 baby at 34 years old and being pregnant actually made me feel a lot better (pressure and possibly the hormone relaxin which is produced by only pregnant women). I've had 3 major spinal surgeries; starting at 20, then again at 25, and the most severe surgery at 27. I've tried 3x to fix it and I'm done! It is what it is and I need medication to help alleviate the severe pain everyday. Ice had over 300 spinal injections, I've been a guinea pig, 2 RF procedures failed. Spinal stenosis for the young is horrific. 😢 No one knows how awful it really is UNTIL it's you and then it's too late. 😢
We are sorry to hear that you are going through this. Thank you for sharing your story with us. We are here for you.
I am so sorry for your suffering at an early age. I have endured this puke causing pain for the past 16 years, 3 surgeries, with no more possible, bone density too low for any fusions, and refuse opioids. For me, the Abbott Spinal Stimulator Implant is a Life Made in Heaven-Pain Free! An initial 5 day trial first to ensure it works, about 1 hour out patient installation, with a needle. I was one of 3 patients that ever endured this procedure without any anesthesia, at 74 years old. The final out patient, simple installation is only 1 1/2 hrs., pain free, with the pacemaker battery placed under the skin under your waste belt area, upper buttock, no big deal either. Now I am 90% active, physically 6-8 hrs per day, doing everything, including manual labor. This was my last resort, hate the thought, but So Happy I chose to go through with this procedure of my Abbot Stimulator, FDA Approved MRI device.
Hi. I've been living with this pain in back to numbness in left leg after Lumbar Fusion in 2017. It's getting worse day by day. I truly believe in miracles. I wish something good happen to all of us suffering
Hi I am going through this had a second surgery, and my leg is still the same , I had a fusion L3L4 L5 , and my leg pain is still the same , how are you doing ? 🙏🏼🥰
@wendymartinez1961 hello, I suffered left footdrop since Sept, '23, now my 2 legs are numbed by standing in the kitchen washing dishes, cooking. I only have ointment and some paracetamol. I don't want surgery w/c was advice in early 2023.
Suffered for 6 years with this which got worse and worse. For me the solution was lumbar laminectomy and spinal fusion surgery. It’s a tough recovery, but all my lower back pain and leg issues went away. I know some say don’t have spinal fusion, but for me it was the right choice. Of course, listen to your orthopedic surgeon about whether you are a good candidate for this surgery. I had an excellent surgeon who did a fantastic job. Your choice of surgeon is important.
I am glad your surgery was a success. Yes, getting a surgeon with a great reputation is critical . Also following the guidelines for patient recovery is critical as well.
I don't do anything thing but lay in bed. Washing dishes causes so much pain. My house is a mess. The doctors won't help me. Life literally sucks. I can't even babysit my grandkids anymore. They are my life
Doctors have the government hovering over them. Doctors would rather buckle to government demands than helping their patients. Absolutely deplorable behavior. Animals are treated better!
Oh I am just like you. I have always been so active it is heartbreaking. Good luck
people need to quit putting so much faith in doctors. Doctors have very few actual solutions to anything anyway, even without govt oversight. The reality is our healthcare system is nowhere near as advanced as people would like to believe it is, so doctors get paid lavish salaries just to kick the can down the road for diseases like this, rather than just saying healthcare is a failed institution that cant actually cure much of anything, despite the exorbitent salaries and research grants issued over the past century.
The doctor is afraid that pain meds will hurt you 🙄. They worry that people with terminal cancer will become addicted 🙄. It is maddening. I hope there is a change back to doing what works.
I have it too and I never knew that a person could be in SO MUCH PAIN. Not to mention the fact that I can’t do things, even clean my house, and I can’t barely walk to go out. I’m 77 and not sure what each day will bring. The only hope I have is Jesus and I trust Him completely because I know that He will give me the strength to get through it if I continue to have faith in HIM knowing what He endured at The Cross for you and for me. As I sit my life away each of you will be in my prayers and I would appreciate your prayers too. I am going to ask to be administered to and pray for healing because I’ve been healed 3 times and each time I was healed it was after being administered to. Praise God then and will continue to praise Him daily no matter what. scriptures tell us “we are healed by His stripes “
I've had this for almost 15 years and recently it got to a point where I stopped living.within a few weeks I gained over 100lbs bc I can't do anything but lay down.i haven't left my house and I've tried getting pain meds and can't.i can't even run my vacuum without having to stop and take a 20 break. I'm only 31 and I feel each and every day that I'm just watching life go by while I'm pretty much waiting to die.i feel so worthless when I can't stand long enough to do dishes,I can only a shower for a few minutes,I can't live life the way I want to.
I wish you all the best. One thing that has helped me is using a little kid's plastic chair in the shower. Sometimes I can shower 15 - 20 mins without using the chair, while other times I use it for half my shower or even the entire shower. I also sometimes use a regular chair when preparing food in the kitchen. Obviously, excess weight exacerbates the problems. I find managing my weight helps. Aqua-therapy in a swimming pool helps me a lot.
exactly
@joshream7411 sounds like me. All I can do is lay down. I do go to pain management and take oxycodone but that doesn't stop all the pain as well as it doesn't last long enough either. I'm 33 and live with my parents bc I can't work. I've tried 3 times to get disability, especially since this isn't my only problem. I also have fibromyalgia which causes extreme pain all over my body. It feels like being cut open and stuffed with burning coals. Its been10 yrs now and with 2 back surgeries I feel like I'm trapped. Like any hope of living pain free seems impossible.
If you have pain like these people describe.. your best bet is to go see a Neurosurgeon. I have been there. The real problem is the insurance companies, they make you go through physical therapy (which made me worse) then the injections in the spine, which worked.. for 2 days. Then the Neurosurgeon pulled the plug and scheduled my surgery.. Went in in the morning, operation lasted 1.25 hours, 30 minutes in recovery and then walked out to the can and went home. Recovery time was 60 days and it has been 4.5 years now without that kind of pain returning
Which surgery? Which anesthesia? How old are you and who is your surgeon? Thanks.
Yes, could you please share what you had done to relieve the pain? And the neurosurgeons name? Any info is so appreciated
I have been diagnosed at 42 with severe spinal stenosis, they will operate as the Neurosurgeon says conservative treatment now not an option, will have a laminectomy and fusion. I had a history of severe herniated disc in my lumber spine leading to Cauda Equina, 4 back surgeries and a Spinal Cord Stimulator. I also have Stenosis in my neck, I had adcf surgery a couple of years ago, I was told will probably need to have a laminectomy in a few years in my cervical spine, I have very weak arms that get fatigued easily. Same with my legs I walk for many years now with crutches, I lean forward on them when the pain gets super tight to alleviate the pain for a couple of seconds. Most videos show elderly people, am worried I will end up paralysed. I have been thinking I live in Irrland travelling to Mexico for Stem cell treatment, I hear they give Chemo and then take you regenerated stem cells. Something to look into heard works well for MS
This disease cause me depression, I'm a High School teacher and I need to walk a lot and use stairs to move from a classroom to other, it's so frustrating.
I would say hang on i guess. Set your mind for pt like.. for a year. Im on half and i would say it got better.
@@taguro1006 I will, thanks for the suggestion
The Best Video For Spinal Stenosis 👍👍
I was diagnosed at 38, I’m 46. I was forced into long term disability w medical retirement at the age of 38. I was never on meds, went to 4 if I didn’t take the I suffered. I’ve had shots and I’m done. I struggle w depression. It’s horrible! Sometimes I can do what I want and have no problems but sometimes my back will go out and I’m screwed for a week, sometimes two. The last two times my back went out on me is because I would bring my ankle up to my knee to wash the bottom of my feet. So sad!!
Get yourself a shower chair, I got one and it helps a lot when you are in the shower as you can then sit down and wash your feet
Yes l know where you are coming from. My Wife had to cut her hours to 3 to care for me after l was finished to ill health after 30yrs on hgv driving and machanic.l still can't get used to not being on the road out trunking. X
I'm 38 and dealing with it bow for quite a while. Surgery fusion is the only way out. This is what I'm afraid I'm looking forward to..... plus I have seizures too.
@@raydoughty4401I am 37 and hv been diagnosed with spinal stenosis. I have done CT scan, MRI, EMG n X-rays. I am so scared that my life is gonna be cut short from this.
@@raydoughty4401does it bring seizures too?
Thank you, Toby. I love your gorgeous steel blue eyes. I can hardly wait to listen and watch your other videos. I have lower lumbar spinal stenosis and struggle to live pain free every day. Thank you for sharing your ideas!
This was great and informative!! Thank you!!
It can be congenital. It does not have to be caused by aging, or arthritis, or injury. For example if you were born with short pedicules.
I’m 48 and been dealing with this for over 6 years it’s very frustrating!! I had MRI over and over and each time they say yep it’s worse but nothing is done
Been dealing with this since 2006 I’m 38 feel like I’m 68
Do they give u any kind of pain medication any of yal ?
They want me on naproxen. It does nothing for my pain . My body feels very old and it’s hard to get people to understand.
@@Lesaswanner Well let me ask u something have u ever been to a pain clinic ?
@@robertlennihan3113 Do they give u any thing for ur pain ?
Great story. Just had back surgery for the second time.
I suffered since age 20. Once I turned 50 it became sooo much worse. I'm 57 now and quality of life is all but depleted. I am dependent on other people. I can't do anything without a cane and can't stand longer than a few moments. Even laying down is bad. The pain is unbearable at times.
We are so sorry to hear this. It is important that we share these stories so that people know how serious Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is. Thank you.
I never knew people suffered with this until I got it myself.... 😳
Lmao and on youtube titles “get rid of spinal stenosis herniated discs with only 3 steps!”
Right they need to talk about this more ,it's like , don't say nothing its big money from the insurance
Would really like more information on this procedure and what type of Specialist uses the Flex Procedure
Is this done in Canada? Sounds amazing!
Story of my life. 10 years and counting. I'll be having a second spine surgery this summer.
Was your first surgery any success at all? And if you don't mind my asking how old are you? I myself am 76 and have also had spinal stenosis for over 10 years and it is getting worse as time goes by. I don't know if I should go the surgery route or not as I do know several people that have done this and are worse off now then before they had the surgery. I have pain in my legs now that is making it hard for my to walk. Hope your second surgery goes well for you.
@@carolryan2419 Hey there. My first surgery put me on that cane for 10 years. I'm 49 now. But guess what??? I had hip surgery in March and now I NO LONGER NEED THE CANE!!! It's like a miracle!! Still doing the spine surgery on Friday. They are removing my stimulater and a cyst. For the second surgery I need this cage in my spine stabilize it's crocked and pressing on another disc.
@@carolryan2419 Sorry, to answer your question that surgery ruined me, but that's not everyone's story. I had a crappy surgeon who didn't put me in physical therapy after surgery. That's what ruined me.
Was the biggest mistake l made having my second surgery. The scar tissue is irreversible. 😔
@@evolving_media202 Yes my surgeon broke his leg and l am convinced that it would have been a different outcome. Even this top Consultant and head neurosurgeons who has just done my ACDF surgery on c6 was brilliant.He said if you had come to me for your lower back in the beginning I would have had a different outcome.
Need better, non addictive pain meds! Help us!
"...a decade into her pain journey
" Don't childishly try to sugar coat real pain. Just say, "She was with a decade of pain." No one in real moderate to severe pain wants to hear it referred to as "a journey."
I have severe spinal stenosis L3/L4/L5 with horrible neurogenic Claudication leg weakness and huge pain down the back of my left leg, on 1/20/22 I had a minimally invasive surgery procedure called vertiflex, the doctor installed 2 Superion spine spacers in between my vertebrae to relieve the pressure off of the side nerves, for three weeks I felt like a million bucks, now....not so much, something happened, the left leg pain is really bad when standing still, sometimes going so numb that I have to stop walking until my leg numbness goe's away, I do all the stretching exercises available, I've done everything except a laminectomy which I really want to avoid, I can't take opiate pain killers due to prior addiction issues due to Spinal Stenosis pain, I'm really at at Wit's End here
Is this worth doing or no? I see a surgeon on Oct 5th
Sounds like a laminectomy might be of great benefit. Nothing ventured nothing gained.
@@dakotahhopkins9900 How'd it go Dakotah ?
Have you heard of TMS? Tension Myoneural Syndrome research it it will help
A laminectomy is not always the answer either I e had two and I feel at this time like giving up. Pain meds constipate to a standstill . On my 3 rd back brace not really helping with the pain Can’t walk for more than 10 minutes ,by then have to sit. I use a cane or Walker and have a wheelchair in the garage that I can’t get in and out of my car. WhTs left assisted living? Can’t afford to live after first two years. Depression seeping in. Don’t know what to do next
This is unbearable had it for years.24/7 pain debilitating
Hi where is your location and the name of the doctor on Vertelec procedure
Is there a place in Canada to have procedure I am Canadian
I'm 51. I had spinal stenosis arthritis tumors in bones for 7 years. I'm happy my wife didn't see me like this. She passed almost 9 years ago. I don't want her to see me like this. I have to alternate sitting laying down and standing
She will see u in resurrection the happy healthy you.Dont worry abt that
I'm Sara I'm disabled and I have everything you said on your video and more I'm interested how could I get this
Is there a place in New York that offers this procedure
Notice OCCUPATIONAL CAUSE IS NEVER MENTIONED.
Im 32 dealing with this 4 years now. Very tough. First i was told to find a surgeon then they told me to just quit smoking and do physical therapy. I've had 3 mri. Finally may be going to see pain management. Afraid of the epidural shot and surgery really. Ive done physical therapy, teeter, chiropractor, etc. I just want it to end.
Am 37. One MRI, CT scan, X-rays,EMG. Life has become unpleasant.. is this the beginning of the end?
Am I eligible for Vertiflex for thoracic and lumbar stenosis with prior fusion and pump and SCS implants?
Can the implant be removed if that should become needed
Yes it does its hard not being able to do little things like sweepng my floors
I had this since I was 19. Im 36 and take lots of gabapentin.
I’m 14 and my spinal stenosis is so painful please someone I need tips this pain is so bad I don’t want to end up in a wheelchair!!!
Go to a doctor and try to get an MRI so it can all be documented. Try to get some physical therapy and do the exercises at home daily. Tell the doc all that you are feeling so he can give the right meds. Hope you fee better soon!
1:20 my granddaughter broke her leg 18 months ago she had a steel rod inserted but she is in in pain from her back and down the bad leg so times her legs would go numb she had a MRI scan which showed nothing was wrong !!! She had put so much weight on that she can’t walk very well
She still goes to work every day she is a cardiac physiologist in a hospital but get no help
Now it seems that there is fluid at the base of the spine and they are thinking of injecting steroids in to the fluid
Can you tell me if this is a wise move please as I’m afraid incase this makes things worse
Please reply to this if you can
With my kindest regards Sarah Jackson
You are now what ? 15 ? At that age You have a lot of young strong muscles that can protect your spine if you strengthen them. And due to Your age it is really easy. Strengthen Your core muscles and imo also the leg muscles. But to do that efficiently You need a program and some exercises tools. I suggest You to go to a qualified physiotherapist that works explicitly with physiotherapy only for this type of issues. I live in Sweden but if I lived in USA I would consult this guy: www.youtube.com/@Uprighthealth , If You live in England try this wonderful therapist: www.youtube.com/@AskDoctorJo
Whatever You do, DO NOT allow anyone to do any type of surgery on Your young strong body ! If You do surgery You put yourself at risk of a future in a wheelchair AND you lose long term quality of life even if the surgery at first may feel as it gives some relief. Exercise is the only long term solution fro Your problems.
I wonder if it's possible to get the procedure in the thoracic region too. I had an incident that damaged the disc in the T5 area and any kind of compression from anything over 10kg hurts to the extent of me almost passing out at weights around 15-20kg due to the sharp pain.
I wish I could say that the Vertiflex procedure worked for me. This coming Wednesday will make eight weeks since my procedure, and I have seen no improvement. I had two implants. I have had my followup X-rays and the implants are in their proper position, but I still have to sit every five minutes and walking any distance is nearly impossible. This procedure is NOT cheap, and Medicare DOES NOT cover the implants, as this video states. I'm sure the procedure will help many people. Sadly, it just did not help me.
Yes l know what you mean l have lumbar stenosis since having my second L5/S1 discectomy 8 years ago and have sciatica and osteoarthritis from head to toe which ended my hgv driving career. I have every injections and epidurals etc. I have just had a C6 anterior discectomy and Fusion. But the top surgeon, spinal specialist and neurosurgeon who did it told me it would only help with my arm pain. He also sent me for a Mri with contrast and my L5/S1 disc is worn away and was so sincere when he told me the scar tissue was so bad that if he operated on it l would lose loss of motor function and probably end up in a wheelchair. I can't stand for long or sit for long and spend most of the day laying down with Morphine and others. I agree with my surgeon these people give people like myself False Hope which even causes anxiety and depression. If they could not get comfortable at night to go to sleep and even had half my pain. So how can they talk about pain. (Sorry for the rant.)
@@deanfinlay8531 Thank you for sharing. I’m so sorry it didn’t work for you. I have a neighbor in his 70’s and the neurosurgeon could only partially relieve the compression on one side of his lumbar disc. Not much help. The other side was too compressed.
Had cervical ACDF 3 level in 2013. Then Laminectomy L4-S1 in 2021 and L2-L4 in march 2023 due to severe Spinal Stenosis. Legs still weak and painful and now i have Gout on my Right toe. I'm turning 62 this year but i walk like an 90 year old. This aged me really fast..😢
i like to know...
how many have cervical instability and vagus nerve problem??
Broke my back 2 months ago ,screwed ever sinse.
Here is the progression of treatments for everyone:
-pain meds(neurontin, baclofen, tramadol, toradol, narcotics)
-physical therapy
-steroid shots
-epidurals
-facet injections
-nerve ablations
-nerve decompression
-lamenotomy
-lamenectomy
-disc replacement
-disc fusion
-nerve stimulator
I hope most of you can also get ketamine infusions as they’re incredibly helpful for my mother.
Started having pain at age 14.
Why do we have to wait so long to get relief?? why can't we do this on younger people. I'm 53 and been dealing with this for at least 5 years, why can't we have it done sooner so that we can enjoy our younger years
Exactly!
37 dealing with this shit cant imagine what i will be like 53 if i never had kids i dont think i want to live with this pain .i rather be dead
Cost
Why does a candidate have to be 65 and older???!! Wouldn't it be better to help people having this issue early as well, so they can still enjoy doing all that they can and can still do work, etc.??????
The age 65 would most often negate another treatment as aging out occurs. A second procedure won't be an issue for most patients because the patient will be too old and not a candidate or deceased.
@@johnsteady9487 , good point .
Im 36 and i have muld spinal canal and severe bilateral forminal stenosis... So hard..i loose my job.... depressed extremely. as a father i really miss playing witng my kids... Now i only waiting for my to die..
Will Medicaid take this type of procedure?
I was told I would have to have a a bar in and a cage round the spine also crushed the coxic and the spine canal was to narrow. What do I do ?
What did you end up doing Marie, surgery? I think when facing a major surgery, you should get a second opinion from a well respected neurosurgeon.
Notice They are ONLY PRESENTING ONE OPTION, VERTERFLEX.
Have you heard of the mild procedure? Been seeing that on you tube but don't know much about it
Iam from Africa (Malawi, Lilongwe) my mum is experiencing these pains it’s more than 3 years now, we have been in different hospitals, different pain killers, but nothing is working.......wat can we do to reach you?
It's covered by Medicaid??
So true. Life got being like living in hell
i need someone to help me figure out if my spinal stenosis is causing deep intense bone pain on my thighs.
Would spinal decompression help from a reputable chiropractor??
No
@@lilybay1 y not ?
I live like this and it's not fun I ca,n relate to this and I can only lay down most of time to take the strain off my back
I'm 74 years old and have spinal stenosis as well as us to arthritis and arthritis in my back I've been taking epidurals and I'm still in constant pain and the last one has left me sort of crippled I can hardly walk without my Walker and the pain is so bad that I lay all day and fall asleep this is no way to live so I ask if you can give me some suggestions please thank you
How are you doing now?
@@ronaldkrikorian4712 I think I'm even worse than I was before it's terrible having this destroy your life and especially during the covids and now my pain doctor wants me to go in March to get another some kind of an epidural again because they're waiting on an MRI which I can't get until May because they said I have to have surgery so. That's that the nutshell. May I ask about you?
@@florencepearce7782 My 92 yr old mother had the MRI and it showed bone spurs, bulging discs, narrowing of the lumbar etc! Dr said it’s the worst he’s ever seen! She’s in excruciating pain constantly! Going to a spine specialist soon! We are also going to a probate attorney so she can get on Medicaid! Don’t know how many years we have to wait for it to kick in
@@ronaldkrikorian4712 oh that's terrible. I guess I'm lucky that I live in Canada
@@florencepearce7782 These drs don’t care when you are elderly!!!!!
My pain has been for 20 years 💔
Why can't orthos directly order surgery after seeing any and all the right test
My back spasms on a daily basis and I'm 32. It's made it so I can't work and use a wheelchair since i fall alot as well as rely on other people for help
Dakotah I'm also 32 and just diagnosed..is there hope
Sounds very promising.
I’m 24 with lumbar spinal stenosis from T12 all the way down to s1
Sorry to hear, I have mine in the lumber s5s1 and is too painful is affecting my daily activitie what are your symptoms?
@@selenasb4ach852 tightness in the lumbar muscles. Feels like needles on my nerves that shoot pain down to both of my feet
@@selenasb4ach852 same here. weak legs and pain sitting. Sitting doesnt help like some say it does. you?
@@selenasb4ach852 Same here, what you opted to do miss surgery or nano at back institute
@@erenix3909 got the weak legs. Its crazy
I had back surgery spinal fusses n I am having. Pain through out of one of my legs and yes it frustrating 6:06
I’ve had the back surgery with them inserting screws. After a few days after the procedure, I started having nerve pain with the worse pain. When I get cold, my nerves feels like I’m on fire, literally on fire. It’s been about 3 months and I still have the nerve pain. I can’t take the cold at all. On to the that the surgery didn’t help my S I Joint pain. Do not I’m dealing with that as well. I’ve been to pain management and have gotten the steroid shot on on both sides. I can’t stand too long or walk a long time. I don’t know what to do anymore. I’m supposed to go back to work soon. I don’t think I’ll be able to do it. I’ve been to pt and aqua therapy. Insurance will not approve any more. I’ve used a walker and a cane
That’s my concern. What keeps the device from slipping out of place? And if it is out of place, it could very well land on the nerves causing the kind of pain you’re having. I hope you get some help for your pain. 🤞
Way I feel a burden on my family
I’d prefer quality of life over quantity. Opioids amongst other meds help enormously I Only take 5mg x 4 a day. If I don’t need them I don’t take them. I have a certain tolerance but they still help. It’s ridiculous to expect people to suffer so much when these meds work even if the need to increase them is necessary.
I’m only taking a quarter of what I once took. No morphine injects for three years. I’ve had Ct Guided injections n have done n do all that’s recomended with barely any help. I also have very severe fibromyalgia.
Oh its a commercial😅
Sick and tired of this being prezented as just an old person disease
I am going thru this & the pain is awful with me in my leg so bad I can barely walk anymore & my hip needs to be replaced & the doctors give me nothing for the pain .That is so inhumane like I've never seen b4 all because I used to go to a suboxen clinic .I truely find it so hard to even get out of my bed any longer & I have no desire to even live no longer cause of the pain is so so so bad . My leg buckels when I'm trying to walk & I'm all the time screaming out in sever pain & crying from this horrible pain .I do have a walker but in no way does it help much at all from this awful pain going down my leg & into my foot & now it's gotten to my knee . I pray & pray so much to Jesus to help me but I get no help so this is why I no longer have a desire for life & just want to die so badly .I'm always thinking of ways to end this hellish painful life .I'm at the complete end of my rope now .
I am 60 yrs and just undergone lumbar facet.steroid injection and spinal radiofrequency nerve ablation. My quality life has improve significantly. Prior the pain is so intense it affected mental health. Now I still at times depend on Lyrica for pain medication but at least I can exercise on my cross trainer 1 hour daily.
@@crystalliew347 I had my Lumbar injections 3 days ago & unfortunately it just didn't work for me made me hurt worse in other places than I had b4 .I was 4warned about this could happen but I was so hoping it wouldn't & well it did anyhow .I just can't get a break from this pain for nothing .
WHY HAVEN'T YOU ASKED YOUR DOCTOR TO REQUEST A MOTORIZED SCOOTER FOR YOU .... I GOT MINE IN 2016, WHEN MY KNEES HAD GOTTEN SOOOO PAINFUL THAT WALKING IN THE MEDICAL BULDINGS TO GET TO MY DOCTORS OFFICE WAS NO LONGER AN OPTION.... THIS IS ON TOP OF ALREAD Y HAVING L.S.S. I WAS DIAGNOISED WITH EARLY DEGENRATIVE DISC DESEASE IN MY MIDDLE 40's I'M IN MY EARLY 60's NOW.... THANKFULLY MY MEDICARE PAID FOR IT
@@crystalliew347 I hope this can help my 68 year old mom. She had a slip and fall in may as a result she had inflammation in the spine. She suffers from leg stiffness, loss balance in her walking. She goes to physical therapy but her spinal injury is the main cause of her problems.
Wish things were easier with and for you - common in life is a really opposite and far better deserved string of events and outcomes for people that have suffered frustratingly. Hope a practical real solution is forthcoming. You definitely deserve it. The very best to you.
I’m only 53 and have this issue
Notice NUTRITION AND WEIGHT IS NEVER MENTIONED.
They said if your bmi is over 40 you cant have it done. So iguess im screwed
Ive had 2 fusions and now i have this stenosis I thought it was my hips cause i get adjustments and they help until it goes out AgIn which is normally that night. Now they wanna give me cortazone shots. Does it even work on this pAin. I spend most of my time in bed. Cause i cant stAnd or sit long. Im tired of my husband yelling at me cause he thinks i gave up. Its hard to do the smallest things around the house
GET RID OF THE INSENTIVE BASTARD! ... I HAD A BOYFRIEND LIKE THAT... TURNED OUT THAT I HAD A CYST INSIDE MY SPINE! AND JUST GETTTING UP FROM MY BED TO WALK TO THE BATHROOM WAS A SCREAMMING EVENT!!.... I WAS IN DAIRE STRAIGHTS, BUT I STILL SENT HIM OUT THE DOOR ... HAD A CO-WORKER TAKE ME TO THE HOSPITAL FOR EMERGENGY SURGERY AFTER SUFFERING FOR 10 DAYS UNTIL THE O.R. BECAME AVAILABLE ... THEY HAD ME ON MOROPHINE!!! TO HELP KEEP ME COMFORTABLE TILL SURGERY
I understand how you feel Diane. Because your husband has been fortunate with his spine health, he can’t even begin to understand what you have been through mentally and physically with the debilitating pain you are suffering. It’s hard for your husband to see you lying around and not functioning as you used too before your back issues. I think because you have had surgery , your husband thinks all should be okay now and why aren’t you up and about trying. After time has gone by, your husband has gotten weary of your complaints and inactivity. I am saying all this because I am going through a lot of this now.
Just an opinion Diane but I would not be getting any spinal adjustments with the fusions you have had and the stenosis. Chiropractors are a God send to many people but with your issues, I would avoid them. There are a few exercises you can do to strengthen your lower stomach and butt muscles that can help take pressure off your spinal nerves. This Doctor is on TH-cam. I can’t remember his name. I will look for it.
He also tells you what exercises to avoid which is critical.
I had an injection of cortisone before I had a laminectomy and fusion in the lumber vertebrae. For me the shot did nothing but for some people it helps lot.
I’m 40 years old with spinal stenosis, painful!
41 with severe spinal stenosis
@@llwalker328 how are you dealing with it? any solutions so far?
27 with it
@@KHANGENISYS any issues sitting? what kind of pains?
@@erenix3909 sharp pain when sitting over 20 minute
McKenzie Therapy is the best.
thanks what about broken 30 and 40 y r olds dealing with This. lord i feel like a broken pos every time i look up my damage from my diseases.
As we se from this video the Vertiflex procedure might be the solution for Spinal Stenosis..
Nah I’m taking my opioids.. back surgery ruined my life. 25 years old.
And this thing makes my feet burning 🥵 sometimes i feel like killing my self 😭
This did not help my husband.
What if someone has arachnioditis like me?
That’s interesting. I just read a book called Inside Tract about a gastroenterologist who got arachnoiditis. He writes about his journey with that painful condition. Gerald or Gerard Mullin MD.
Good evening! I’ll check the book out! Thk u! Be blessed!
Notice THEY SAY PHYSICAL THERAPY BUT MOST PLACES WON'T COVER AND SHOTS ARE HIGH PROFIT.
Cortazone shots is what my pain management is sugesting. Im so deathly scared of needles. Should i have it done. Is it even going to help
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Yes it is awful.
It’s when your only 40 it hits you like wait but I’m not 60
I’m getting a marijuana lincence I been tried the pills there awful. The adjustments do help but massages and I’m going to try acupuncture let’s see what happens because I’m 40 not 70 but I have dosc degenerate syndrome
My car accident was in 2004 so I’m on year 16
I hope you got your license and got relief from your pain. I found Marijuana gummies took the edge off the pain but did not take the pain away.
Most of pt is valueless. She should all be sued for their negligence. The result would be less physical therapists and LESS PAIN. DON'T BEKIEVE ANYTHING THEY SAY WITHOUT A DOCTORS ADVICE IN WRITING. DON'T BE A SUCOR FOR THE FAKES.
Is this just a hidden commercial for some magic pill.. disgusting.
I live like this and it's not fun I ca,n relate to this and I can only lay down most of time to take the strain off my back
We are sorry you are going through this, Shirlee. Thank you for sharing with us. We hope that things get better for you soon.
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I am in similar pain and position. Have you tried contacting a local Charity ❤