Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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masrea 07/26/2008

I had MRI done 2 days ago,, i found out i have SPINAL STENOSIS,, my lower back and my hips,,legs hurt so bad ,,have very hard time to walk DR.said i need surgery,, but i don`t want too ,,any advise PLZ,, my pain killer doesn`t help those pain ..thank you and i hope every one have pain free night...........

deleted_user 07/26/2008

If your not sure get a second or third opinion. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Hugs and Prayers.

PeaceN2You 07/26/2008

I agree - get a second opinion. As I understand stenosis it is a narrowing - which means something is pressing where it shouldn't be pressing and causing your pain.

I'm not sure what they can do short of a surgical intervention, but you should ask - ask as many doctors as you need to until you're sure you are getting the right answers.

deleted_user 07/26/2008

Ther is a section on this in the book "Fatigued to Fantastic." I would read that. It says something about Not having surgery-but I don't know what the alternative is.

Trish50 07/26/2008

Wow.. i sure can relate with back pain.. and surgery on the spine is very scary.. might be best like the others said to maybe get a 2nd opinion.. I bet your in alot of pain.. my heart goes out to you for i know too well how everyday can be a struggle.. good luck hun. and hope you find a way to ease that pain.. hugs.. :)

deleted_user 07/26/2008

I mentioned to my pharmacist how I had spinal stenosis, she replied back, ""I do also, everyone has some when they age"

I do know there is a new technique I read at Vanderbilt web site how they treat it.

My friend was suppose to have back surgery she went to an osteopath instead and doing back strengthening exercises where her muscles support her better then all on her spine.

Good Luck

deleted_user 07/26/2008

I would just for your satisfaction see another specialist and take your MRI results with you. On another note though back surgery is scary they have come a long way now with sucessful surgeries. hugs and good luck!

masrea 07/26/2008

thanks so much for your replies ,, I am going to see my second opinion in 4 days..........

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