I’m 58 with many physical problems. I want to retire from my job and apply for ssdi. How do I succeed?

p.hofmann@sbcglobal.net asked: I have spinal stenosis, diabetes, no support in the ankles which causes my feet to turn or roll at the slightest lose of footing, no strength in my left leg, must use a cane to walk with,no balance which has caused me to fall on several occasions, have had to back surgeries but [...]

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Spinal procedure.have you had this?

CharJ, asked: Has anyone heard of a spinal procedure called an X Stop procedure or had one done??? It’s for spinal stenosis and I’m thinking about seeing my doctor about it. Hey Brenda. I like your avatar too..hehe. Please go to the link below and you can see what the FDA says about this procedure. [...]

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How can I treat spinal stenosis and 3 bulging discs without surgery effectively?

sunshineGREGORY B asked: I tried chiropractors, physical therapy, epidurals, vax-D tracktion machine, electronic acupressure/acupuncture. Epidurals helped for a short while. Had one treatment in NY with electronic/acupressure/acpuncture, while visiting there which seemed to aleviate problem. The discs that are affected are L3,4,5. the nerve seems to put pressure on my bottom, so I have a [...]

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does anyone have any information about spinal stenosis (severe)?

Buffy asked: my mom was just diagnosed with severe spinal stenosis, among like 4 other severe things wrong with her back. I know it is pretty serious, but i do not know much about it. I would like to know what the effects of it are (what happens to you when you have it), why [...]

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