Prednisone spinal stenosis. . I had surgery for severe spinal stenosis 7 months ago and my symptoms (leg weakness, leg pain, neuropathy, difficulty climbing steps or rising from chairs) did not . . The drugs used were prednisone and Medrol. . . . for two to four weeks after surgery, and may need to take prednisone. . For short term use only; Corticosteroid medications: Decadron; Medrol; Solu-Medrol; Prednisone; Physical therapy for spinal stenosis; Surgery for spinal stenosis. " But Kino was p... more