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I basically barely can walk. I can’t meditate to much noise. Any suggestions

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Grandview, TN

I have spinal stenosis according to my pain specialist. I have fibromyalgia osteoporosis in my hips osteoarthritis in my knees but my knees are retaining fluid and the orthopedic surgeon said he could put cameras in them or just keep draining the fluid I can’t take the steroid shots I have degenerative discs in my neck and lower back.The orthopedic surgeon said this is one time that he can’t tell me what’s wrong with them other than mild osteoarthritis. It’s affecting my skin so dry I can’t get… read more

April 13, 2025
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Have you tried anything for your fibromyalgia I take duloxetine for mine . Gabapentin for my restless leg syndrome. Diclofenac for pain .

April 23, 2025
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I drive 20 minutes to see my doctor . When I lived in Missouri I drove an hour because I had a great female doctor . Might look outside your area . I know sometime it tough to get a doctor who is taking new patience

April 23, 2025
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I live in a small town in Tennessee I honestly don’t think any of these drs. know what to do they just say I’m a complicated patient. My pcp only took me as a patient because he owed my psychologist a favor for all the patients he sent him otherwise they had refused to take me because I’m on pain medication. I think that’s one reason he doesn’t even try to figure what’s going on. Like I said even during my yearly physical exams he won’t even listen to my heart or lungs all he does is asks me 3 questions to check for dementia.

April 13, 2025
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Given your complex situation with spinal stenosis and mobility challenges, it's important to work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Since steroid treatments aren't an option due to allergies, consider discussing alternative pain management approaches with your doctor. Physical therapy with a specialist experienced Show Full Answer

Given your complex situation with spinal stenosis and mobility challenges, it's important to work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Since steroid treatments aren't an option due to allergies, consider discussing alternative pain management approaches with your doctor. Physical therapy with a specialist experienced in spondylitis could help maintain mobility and potentially improve your quality of life, even with limited movement capabilities. For bone health concerns, ask your doctor about having vitamin D and calcium levels checked through blood tests. If needed, supplements might be recommended to help manage bone density issues. A rehabilitation specialist could also provide guidance on safe movement techniques and exercises that won't aggravate your condition. While surgery is typically considered a last resort, in cases of severe spinal stenosis where other treatments haven't provided relief, spinal decompression might be an option to discuss with your healthcare team. This could help relieve pressure on the spinal cord and potentially improve symptoms. Remember that most people can manage stenosis without surgery, but it's important to address it early to prevent symptoms from worsening.

April 13, 2025

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