question: Hi! I had a recent MRI that showed severe thoracic spinal stenosis on C7-T1 to T2 levels. MRI also shows bone spurs on these areas. Ive had cervical fusions done on C5-C6-C7 five yrs ago also due to stenosis and disc bulging. My left side is mostly affected. More than a year ago, I started feeling sharp pain on my left chest, sharp pain inside the breast area and to the side towards the armpit. I also have pain on my left elbow, heaviness feeling on my wrist and numbness on my 3 fingers from the pinky to middle finger. My primary doctor sent me to a cardiologist but all the cardio tests I did showed normal. I read that thoracic spine stenosis also affects the chest area. Are those pains Im feeling on the chest area symptoms of the thoracic spine stenosis?  I also still have burning pain on my left shoulder closer to the neck and spasms and pain on the upper back despite having surgery done on the cervical spine.  I dont want anymore surgery but if severe thoracic stenosis is left untreated could I become paralyzed? I read that surgery on thoracic stenosis has higher morbidity and mortality rate than cervical and lumbar surgeries thats why Im hesitant to do surgery. Thank you for your time.