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Sue · 08-25-2002, 11:52 AM

Hi Everybody:

What exactly is stenosis?

Can the spinal canal narrow by itself due to age (I'm 44).

I understand STENOSIS is a narrowing of the spinal canal. But, due to WHAT? I had a micro-d L5-S1 and still continue to have a numb/burning thigh.

The symptoms seem almost identical to Meralgia Paresthetica.

So, what exactly causes spinal stenosis?

Thank you.

Sue

08-25-2002, 11:52 AM	#1
Sue Member (female) Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 65	What Exactly is Stenosis? Hi Everybody: What exactly is stenosis? Can the spinal canal narrow by itself due to age (I'm 44). I understand STENOSIS is a narrowing of the spinal canal. But, due to WHAT? I had a micro-d L5-S1 and still continue to have a numb/burning thigh. The symptoms seem almost identical to Meralgia Paresthetica. So, what exactly causes spinal stenosis? Thank you. Sue