I have severe foraminal stenosis does anyone else have this i am at breaking point

[missdiannedyas23]

I have severe foraminal stenosis can anyone tell me how bad this can get as mines gett7ng worse

[Hidden]

Sorry to hear this... which foramina are being compressed? What r your symptoms?

I've had lots of stenosis and know the pain you are going through... it can get very bad.

Have you seen a neurosurgeon yet?

[missdiannedyas23 in reply to Hidden]

No everyone but ,however they said no operation is possible due to state of the crumbles disc in the lower very bottem of my spine ,i have to lay down all the time to ease the pressure and the pain is from my lower back round to both s7des of my hips qgoes inside my groin and then my left leg i get pins and needles alot in my left leg too,now its starting in top side of back down arms ,i go t8 clinic 16th april to have a injection in my hand and slow realease stroid released every few hours i am on all the tablets and chilli cream ect ect and still it makes me cry i have a stairlift wheelchair bio toilet and a ramp at front door i a young 51 and its getting me down

[Hidden in reply to missdiannedyas23]

Hi Dianne... are you in a wheelchair and do you have Rheumatoid Arthritis or another inflammatory condition?

Sounds to me like you need to get a referral to a neurosurgeon, he is the one who will be able to tell you if he can help you or not. I hope your GP can help and get you seen sooner than April 16th. I know continual pain can be very depressing and make you feel really bad. I'd go back to the GP and tell her/him you arent coping and you need more help.

[Hidden]

Hi missdiane

i agree with net buddy I wouldn't listen to anybody until you see a neurosurgeon, surely they are better qualified to know what surgery you can and can't have. Sometimes these surgeon know of pioneering techniques in other areas of the uk they can refer you too. NRAS can help you with tips on how to handle gp and rheumatologist. Why not call the helpline?

Come back on here anytime you need support, advice, to express yourself. We will be here for you

Take care

KiKi x

[earthwitch]

You might want to ask about being referred to a neurosurgeon to see if there is anything that can be done about it.

[allanah]

Hi , I had bulging and popped discs and nerve compression and I would definitely advice a skiing to see the neurosurgeons xx

[missdiannedyas23]

Thank you everyone and i will take all your advise as it seems to be pointing to the same solution to see a nuro surgeon, i must go to my gp this week as the pain from my right shoulder downwards hurts to crying point to along with this if i turn sharp,reach out for a object i cant easy reach it pulls and hurts ,during the night i have to rub my right arm and left leg and then rub chilli cream in i dont think it helps a great deal but i try my hubby as 2 nights of and he rubs my legs,sometimes even my wrists ache do you thi k its all connected, and if anyone else suffers if you go out to do a little bit of shopping with someone or for eample my grandchildren come to ours for a few hours i pay the next day as i am in bed most of the day and do you think heat helps i do a little x