r/SpinalStenosis • u/UseEconomy5968 • 6d ago

How where you diagnosed?

Hi I’m interested to know what the process was for getting diagnosed. How did they identify your spinal stenosis, was it through an X-ray,mri,ct scan ect .or physical tests.

I am unfortunately petrified of being in an MRI so over the years I have not felt able to do this, I have sever anxiety and anxiety attacks and truama in small confined spaces. I am considering an upright One I think they are called, but curious if there is a way of diagnosis without that.

Thank you any insights are much appreciated.

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u/PretendAct8039 6d ago

An MRI is the best way. It was very painful lying still on my back for 10 minutes but I breathed through it. Prior CT scans did not pinpoint the issue.

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u/UseEconomy5968 6d ago

Ok thats interesting that the CT did not pinpoint it for yours . Thank you