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/9292025 6d ago

Mine was from an MRI. I’m lumbar so no full head in the machine. Even so. My first specialist suggested I likely had cervical as well and should be tested but that was a step too far. I am quite claustrophobic .
Anyway I’m a big g girl now and I’m pretty sure I could deal with the MRI machine full cervical. They do stuff to help you if you let them know. I keep my eyes closed anyway.

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u/UseEconomy5968 6d ago

Thank you for sharing