What is the difference between spinal stenosis and intermittent claudication? ADVERTISEMENT 658 viewsMarch 3, 2012 0 Chris0 March 3, 2012 0 Comments 5 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Kimberly0 Posted 0 Comments Vague question. Both are described above BUT spinal stenosis can cause nerve compression creating leg claudication/pain while walking. Doesn’t necessarily have to be PAD or PVD. “Intermittent” just means comes and goes. Doesn’t state the cause. You are viewing 1 out of 5 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login