<s>[INST] Hi, I had an MRI of lumbar spine due to burning leg pain all the way down into foot with numbness. Very painful to walk, sit and feel like I am retaining some urine. MRI showed severe bilateral foraminal stenosis should I be concerned...I see neuro on tuesday [/INST] HelloYour symptoms may be related to nerve root compression in lumbar region. It is important to relieve compression as you have neurological symptoms due to compression. You may need surgical intervention. It is not clear in your query that compression is due to disc or osteophytes etc.Nowadays, surgery is preferably done by endoscopic method. It is done as day care basis and it is a minimal invasive surgery. I suggest consulting neurosurgeon for detail evaluation. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.  </s>