Lumbar spinal stenosis

SueBailey

Good morning all. I'm new here looking for advice and support in managing my OA, Lumbar spinal stenosis and sciatica. I m a retired nurse and happy to support others with friendship and chat.

Lane

Hello @SueBailey welcome to our community.

I understand that you have OA, Lumbar spinal stenosis and sciatica, would like to offer advice and support. Please find attached some links from our website:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-spine/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/research/our-current-research/our-current-research-projects/chronic-pain-understanding-the-factors-that-cause-sciatica-to-become-persistent-pain/

Keep posting and you will connect with members that can share some tips with you.

All the best.

Skinny Keef

Hi Sue, still new here myself but hello.

I have similar. Branch off nerves compressed.

we’re all in it together

CCM

Welcome, @SueBailey. In 2011 I developed sciatica, the main symptom being my left foot not taking my weight when I climbed stairs. I had an operation to decompress the nerves at L4/L5, since when, no problems. Good luck.

CCM

Lilydog66

Hi Sue,

I have very recently joined and have very similar to you. I am 57 and a teacher. I went part time last Easter as I was finding the stress of the job and long working hours difficult to cope with. Do you suffer from fatigue? How did you cope with working? This site is great to share experiences with people who understand.

Take care.

Lily