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I've been having pain in both legs and my orthopedist mentioned it might be lumbar spinal stenosis at L4 L5. I'm 80 years old is surgery usually recommended for someone my age or are there other options I should consider first

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Dr. Dr Kamran Mohammed

Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Hello lots of things to look for age factor stress Diabetes and hypertension should be ruled out consult orthopedician for further evaluation and treatment In my opinion I dont advice you for surgery you can take a second opinion

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