I have been diagnosed with Lumbar Stenosis, Osteoporosis, Polymyalgea Arthritica and Fibromyalgia . I am 79 years old. I had an MRI about 3 yrs ago at which time my problems were discovered. I went thru therapy, shots, etc with no improvement. I am now taking Oxycodone Acetaminophen 10-325 for the pain. I am no longer able to be active. If I get out of my home the next few days I am unable to urinate or have a bowel movement for a few days. Needless to say, I am in extreme pain except while sleeping. My doctor told me as I was walking out of his office, the last day before he retired, no surgery. Can you give me any advice regarding my choices of any improvement other than surgery. Thank you for your time.
Hello I am sorry you are in so much pain and especially in this era of modern medications, it's not fair to suffer. The lumbar canal stenosis seems to be giving the maximum problem from what I understand reading your complaints. The fact you are taking so many pain meds, suggests you are son going to need surgery. The additional issue about bowel bladder control also suggests the same teamed I would think, son enough, you would have to look for a minimal invasive spine surgeon to help solve your problems. In the meantime, Chat Doctor.  If available, I do recommend yoga as an option to help relive your pain which of course would be only symptomatic for now.