What s the ultimate prognosis of Cervical Stenosis w/radiculopathy (hope I spelled that correctly) and Lumbar Stenosis, and does it raise your blood pressure higher? ( I take meds for blood pressure and it appears to be getting higher. I m already on an additional med to go along with the blood pressure meds I already have; it s still a bit high when my pain is high ).
tithe prognosis for untreated stenoses at cervical level is not a healthy one especially if with radiculopathy, It's not only painful but leads to constant stress mental and physical and hypertensive patients may get their BP raised further with incumbent mental stress and agony, although BP may not be directly raised with stenotic lesion, but indirect cause is always there. Lumbar stenoses may progress gradually and walking without pain may become impossible in long run, but one may still be able to with difficulty. Depending on severity surgery may be indicated, so consult a spine surgeon. Take muscle relaxant tabs and antianxiety medicines after prescription from doctor. Use of cervical collar and lumbosacral belt may be needed with physical therapy exercises in between. Best wishes