Table 5 Tweets related to treatments of spinal stenosis
Medication | Effects | Representative tweets | Counts |
|---|---|---|---|
Medications | |||
Kratom | Positive | "…Kratom relieves 75 percent my pain from fibromyalgia, arthritis, spinal stenosis, frayed meniscus, sciatica, shoulder tendinitis etc. With FDA approved medications I was bedridden using a walker and wheelchair. Taking kratom for pain I bike several or walk a couple miles daily…" "…Kratom relieves 75% of my pain from fibromyalgia, arthritis, spinal stenosis, frayed meniscus, shoulder tendinitis, and sciatica. Taking FDA approved medications I was bedridden using a walker and wheelchair 8 years. I now walk or bike miles daily. I even rock climb" | 16* |
Opioid | Positive | "NSAIDs won't help my severe spinal stenosis though and small doses of opioids do. " | 1 |
Not mentioned | "…I was on the same dosage for years (almost 10) …" | 1 | |
Lyrica | Positive | "…I thought Fibro and Spinal stenosis was bad but you really have it rough. Unfortunately CBD doesn't seem to work for me, the only thing that helps me is Lyrica…." | 1 |
X39 | Positive | "…Spinal stenosis is improving & pain reduce 90%…" | 1 |
Tetrahydrocannabinol | Positive | " I'm right there with ya buddy (in texas) I have spinal stenosis so most days are hard on me and boy a little THC takes the pain away real quick." | 1 |
Enbrel | Positive | "Jamie Meade has struggled with rheumatoid arthritis and spinal stenosis for 15 years…and he says Enbrel is a miracle drug…a miracle drug…" | 1 |
Pregabalin + Gabapentin | Negative | " Gaba/Pregabalin- They are not effective for low back pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis…" | 1 |
Pregabalin | Negative | "It would be great if pregabalin helped patients with low back pain, sciatica and spinal stenosis. It doesn’t. " | 1 |
Cannabidiol (CBD) | Negative | "…I thought Fibro and Spinal stenosis was bad but you really have it rough. Unfortunately CBD doesn't seem to work for me…" | 1 |
Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs | Negative | "…NSAIDs won't help my severe spinal stenosis though and small doses of opioids do. It's a balance…." | 1 |
Tramadol | Negative | "…Tramadol helps a little during daytime. Not at night." | 1 |
Suboxone and Percocet | Not mentioned | "…I get 6 mg of Suboxone and 20 whole Percocet to combat this with… " | 1 |
Oxycodone | Not mentioned | "…I've got cervical spinal stenosis and they had me on 120 oxycoton a month…" | 2 |
Ibuprofen + Meloxicam | Not mentioned | "I've been prescribed ibuprofen 800 mg for years 10 plus. With opiate pain killers.. Gave up the opiates 10 months ago,rely on meloxicam / IB profen800mg.. What do we do to control spinal stenosis bulging discs and disc disease?? " | 1 |
Surgery | |||
Just mentioned surgeries without providing specific details | Positive | "Dr. D’Ariano has brought me back to being virtually pain free 6 weeks out of surgery. I’m a 73 year old women who had severe spinal stenosis, 3 herniated lumbar discs, and so forth!" "…after a few surgeries I can stand again…wheelchair to get back on my feet…" | 6 |
Negative | "I am not fake I suffer from severe spinal stenosis my bones around my spinal cord are choking my spinal cord and nerves. I'm waiting to have my 10th back surgery I'm in pain 24/7 even on very strong pain meds and nerve meds. I can't lose my insurance." "…I had spinal stenosis this cut the exercise regime as I couldn't walk better after surgery a year ago…" | 6 | |
Not mentioned | "First symptom was foot drop and tripping. Took over a year for dx; they told her it was spinal stenosis and she had back surgery." | 3 | |
SpineJack implants | Positive | "…reduction of the retropulsed fragment, and improved spinal canal stenosis…" | 1 |
Radiofrequency ablation | Negative | "I am 67 yrs old, I have a failed knee replacement, failed (3 each) spinal stenosis collapsed c5&6 with a bone spur. I have had radio ablation on my lumbar and neck no effect. " | 1 |
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) | Negative | "The ACDF, didn’t take away the pain. I have congenital cervical/spinal stenosis, on top of an unstable spine full of bone spurs/osteoarthritis/and herniated Discs…" | 1 |
ACDF at C5/6 | Not mentioned | "I have an upcoming ACDF at C5/6 radiculopathy and spinal stenosis…" | 1 |
Spinal fusion neck surgery | Not mentioned | "…He had spinal fusion neck surgery, and that should have been the end…" | 1 |
Lower lumbar spinal fusion | Not mentioned | "I just had lower lumbar spinal fusion this past July, due to 6 months of spinal stenosis and nerve pain…" | 1 |
Lumbar decompression | Not mentioned | "…I had a MRI and eventually a lumbar decompression…" | 1 |
Necessity of surgery | Not mentioned | “I have spinal stenosis and facet joint arthritis…Eventually I'll probably need surgery like my aunts both did.” | 3 |
Injection | |||
A transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) | Positive | "…I've been able to manage the pain with TFESI…" | 1 |
Steroids and lidocaine | Negative | " When I used to get steroids and lidocaine injected into my neck, only made it worse!…Had spinal stenosis…" | 1 |
Other treatments | |||
Tempur-Pedic Neck Pillows | Positive | "Max, if you are willing to spend the money the Tempur-Pedic Neck Pillows. I have profound spinal stenosis and for years had a hard time finding a pillow that could provide both support and comfort. My neurosurgeon recommended this pillow. It's amazing and worth the extra $$." | 1 |
Mattress | Not mentioned | "I also have fibro and spinal stenosis. I have researched a lot and have decided to get a Saatva hybrid mattress with an adjustable base. I watched a lot of YouTube reviews." | 1 |
Custom orthotics | Positive | "Custom orthotics help relieve pain and improve motion for patients with sciatica, spinal stenosis, and low back pain!…" | 1 |
Transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation | Positive | "…I had back surgery for spinal stenosis. I understand nerve pain. Done it all. My back pain is manageable now thank God and usually not an issue. I bought a BioWave. Helps a lot." | 1 |
Negative | " I have spinal stenosis, sciatic in both legs and the fibromyalgia. It sucks. I have bad neuropathy many nights.Oh, I have a TENS, doesn't help…" | ||
Hot water | Positive | "… Good for spinal stenosis to have hot water jets hitting that area. Have a relaxing and healing time! " | 1 |
Hot tub | Negative | "Once upon a time I was 5′9", and then spinal stenosis caused my spine to twist and I am only 5′6" tall, and shrinking. Staying out of the hot tub has helped a little!…" | 1 |
Physiotherapy | Positive | "I've had 8 surgeries for osteophytes and stenosis. Get a good PT. Try manual traction, maybe a traction unit if it's spinal or thoracic. Do chin tucks, gentle isometric exercise and stretching but nothing that hurts. Get in a pool if you can, i swim high
| 1 |
Massage | Positive | "I have a history of 3 car accidents, spinal stenosis, herniated disks, piriformis syndrome and on…I have therapeutic massage regularly too. Back pain relief is a process." | 1 |
Working on the farm | Positive | "I have spinal stenosis in my neck and spine but I've found that the movement of working on the farm has helped me tremendously I just take it slow and steady and use things to make it easier. Better than physical therapy ever did." | 1 |
Stretching, walking, and ice therapy | Positive: | "…But now I have spinal stenosis. I found stretching, walking and ice the best treatment. " | 1 |
Artisan plant | Positive | "…Been a long day and my shoulder tendonitis is acting up along with my fibromyalgia, arthritis, spinal stenosis and sciatica. So thankful not take pain meds anymore.
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