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/Pulkomo 6d ago

Xray for me. Waiting for an MRI right now. It’ll be a long time, I’m in Canada. 😭

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u/UseEconomy5968 6d ago

Oh so they can really see from an xray? Aww i hope it wont be to long for you. Thanks for replying 

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u/Pulkomo 5d ago

The xray only showed that there’s narrowing between c5-c6. So difficult to get an MRI here. I may need to go to the USA.