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Resolved Question: Can someone read this MRI?

I had this MRI done cause ive been having numbness with pain shooting down my right leg, all the way down to my foot. Shouldnt they have used contrast?? Is there a reason why I can still have pain in my leg but have a normal MRI? LUMBAR SPINE MRI-WO CONTRAST HISTORY: 1. Spina bifida 2. Radiculopathy. COMPARE: 6/21/2009, 6/03/2009 TECHNIQUE: Sagittal, axial, and coronal T1 and T2-weighted images of the lumbar spine were performed. FINDINGS: Alignment of the lumbar vertebrae is normal. The conus medullaris has a normal appearance terminating at L1. Developmentally, the lumbar vertebral canal is normal in size; no osseous abnormalities of significance are demonstrated. There is no evidence of tethered cord syndrome, meningocele, or fibrolipoma. From the L1-2 to the L5-S1 levels, the neural foramina are patent. There is no disc protrusion, central canal stenosis, or other abnormality. The intervertebral discs are all normally hydrated. The spina bifida occulta of S1 is demonstrated as evident on the radiograph of 6/21/2009. IMPRESSION: Spina bifida occulta, S1, without tethered cord, meningocele or other significant spinal abnormality demonstrated. more

Resolved Question: Doctors answer please. My grandma went to get an MRI on spine and doesn't understand what the doc. report?

I would really appreciate it if a medical doctor could answer this question. If you are a doctor and have a clue what all this means I would be very grateful if you could explain it to me or summarize it. Here is the MRI report: Vertibrae L2 and L3 mild: central with left sided neural foraminal narrowing. Lumbar 3 and 4 diffused moderate central disc bulge resulting in moderate spinal canal stenosis and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing. L4 and L5 diffused moderate to severe posterior disc osteophyte complex when coupled with ligamentum flavum hypertrophy resulting in moderate to severe spinal canal stenosis and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing. L5 and SI focal central disc bulge with evidence of spinal canal stenosis and with mild left sided neural narrowing. Diagnosis: Multiple level degenerative disc disease most severe at L4 and L5. more

Resolved Question: Have you or anyone you know ever had back surgery?

Specifically, Lumbar Decompression with Fusion because of Spinal Stenosis I have a date with the surgeons in a couple of weeks. more

Voting Question: MRI of the lumbar can someone please tell me what this means?

Findings: the heights of the vertebral bodies and disk spaces are with in normal limits. The sagittal diameter of the spinal canal in the lumbar region is a bit smaller than average. this is not major stenosis. There is no spondylolisthesis. L1-2 L2-3 L3-4: Normal L4-5: Mild facet hypertrophy and ligamentum flavum thickening and mild disk bulging. L5-S1: Mild facet arthropahty bilaterally and midline disk protrusion bulging . IMPRESSION: mild midline disc bulging an L4-5 and L5-S1 more

Resolved Question: Herniated Disc (s) and MRI confusion?

I had an MRI without contrast and picked up my reading today. Since I am NOT savvy about anything spinal, please help me decipher the results: Note: I DO know what degenerative disc disease is and I know the location of the disc L5-S1 but am clueless about most of the rest. Study type: MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast. 1. There is mild levoscoliotic curvature with normal alignment 2. The L4-5 Level demonstrates mild degenerative disc disease with disc desiccation and mild narrowing. There is a mild central disc bulge and early bilateral facet arthropathy. There is no central canal or foraminal stenosis. 3. The L5-S1 level demonstrates mild degenerative disease with desiccation and narrowing. There is a small broad based left paracentral disc protrusion which partially fills the left lateral recess and touches the left S1 nerve root within the canal. There is mild bilateral facet arthropathy with mild left foraminal stenosis. more

Voting Question: I'm suffering back ache. One doctor says operation needed. other doctors says not needed. I need suggestions?

One consultant doctor said operation needed. I took few medicine and met another specialist. He said no operation required. i need help. here is my MRI scan report. M R I LUMBAR SPINE IMAGE PARAMETERS: SAGITTAL: TIW;T2W AXIAL: T2W The vertebral heights; alignment and marrow signal are normal. L4-L5 ; L5-S I posterocentral and bilateral paracentral disc protrusions are impinging upon the thecal sac and bilateral neural recesses. Facet joint enlargement at L4-L5; L5-S1 Lumbar canal diameters in mid sagittal plane are narrowed. LI - 16mm L2 - 15mm L3 -13mm L4 -IOmm L5 - IOmm Conus medullaris is normal. Pre and para spinal soft tissues are normal. IMPRESSION: ~ LUMBAR CANAL STENOSIS ~ L4-L5 ; L5-S 1 LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS ~ L4-L5; L5-S1 DISC BULGES AND ENLARGED FACET JOINTS ARE COMPRESSING THE THECAL SAC AND BILATERAL EXITING NERVE ROOTS ~ BILATERAL NEUROFORAMINAL STENOSIS AT L4-L5; L5-S1 I'm a software developer. I'm suffering back ache and no other issues like leg pains etc. more

Resolved Question: Should I call my doctor on Monday and ask for stronger meds if I'm lying around in agonizing pain?

I was diagnosed with a severe bulge between my L3/L4 in my lower lumbar, along with spinal stenosis. I have been in agonizing pain for almost two weeks now. I went to my GP, who sent me to get an MRI and put me on 7.5 mg hydrocodone and 50 mg Ultram twice daily (both meds). After the MRI results, I was scheduled to see a neurosurgeon. I'm not scheduled to see him a week from Monday. I was sent to his assistant in the meantime, who put me on 10 mg hydro 3x/daily and kept me on the Ultram, but increased the dose to 3x/daily. He also gave me oral steroids to try. My problem is I'm still in excruciating pain. I crawl around my house because my back hurts so bad. I'm laying in the floor in an awkward position just to type this. Is it OK to ask my doctor for some pain medication that is stronger and works longer? It doesn't feel like these meds are doing anything to me at all. The doctor won't be offended if I ask for something stronger will he? Thanks for any answers. -- Eric more

Resolved Question: WHAT DOES LARGE LEFT PARACENTRAL DISK PROTRUSION L4-L5 WITH BORDERLING CENTRAL SPINAL STENOSIS MEAN?

I HAD AN MRI OF MY LUMBAR SPINE AND NEED TO KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS more

Resolved Question: Can someone please help my understand my MRI?

HI i just got my MRI report back that was done for lower back pain,it was done on my lower lumber spine?? and i cant understand it at all..so im just going to copy what it says and see if someone can help me! CONCLUSION: 1:There may be minimal narrowing and slight desiccation of the L5-S1 disc. 2.Probably secondary to the short pedicle syndrome,there is slight spinal stenosis at the L4-5 level,and to the lesser extent,at the L5-S1 level. 3.The posterior lumbar disc margins are normal and the signal intensity from the vertebral bodies are normal. 4.The visualized portions of the uterine body and the fundus appear to be retroflexed. && thats pretty much it..i was just wondering if someone could help me understand the big words..and if yall could tell me does anything sound serious??Thanks Alot more

Voting Question: Can someone please help me in understanding my MRI?

Voting Question: Exercises for Spinal Stenosis?

I am 24 years old and I have Spinal Stenosis in the lumbar region and I was wondering if anyone knew of any exercises that I could do. I tried to look some up but that was not very helpful. I do not have a pool at my house but I could ride a bike in the summer I know that these are some options for me. Any help would be greatly apprecited. Thank You. more

Resolved Question: Please tell me that I DONT have cancer?

My back pain started in August, shortly after I attempted suicide in July, I woke up one day trying to get out of bed with back pain, since then my doctor told me through xrays that i have spinal stenosis (narrowing of the vertebra), then my ct scan which showed i have a compression fracture (he didnt mention where it was, i dont know why, somewhere in my lumbar) i have a mri this weekend and a bone scan a few days later, he told me it could possibly be cancer, i dont want to believe this though, and i am trying everday to get that thought out of my head but its always there, atleast until i get results back. of course the pain has been steadily getting worse, i cant walk or stand for more than a few minutes, i obviously cant even excersize or clean house, i cant do anything and this really annoys me. im 27, so all this that is happening is baffling me, and i think my doctor as well, because he said its unusual. heres one link, one of many ive been reading, from the info youve read, can you give me your opinion please? http://www.kyphon.com/us/physician.aspx?contentid=83&siteid=1 OHHH and also, i have had NO trauma, thats one question my doctor asked me, no trauma has occured from my back paain i have never had any prior back problems, im actually somewhat active, one of my concerns is that my grandmother as well had developed cancer from smoking, obviously it was lung cancer, she even lost her leg because of her smoking, im worried that because cancer runs in the family that i might have it, and it will really suck if it is cancer and happens to be lung, ive smoked cigs every once in a while, certainly not enough to cause cancer, but i dont know... more

Resolved Question: I have L4-5 severe disc degeneration, with the same thing in L5-S1 + a 5mm disc bulge at L4-S & L5-S1.cont'd?

I also have the following: Lumbar Facet Aurthopathy? at L4-5 & L5-S1? Moderately severe Spinal Canal Stenosis Moderately severe Fovawingwingl? Stenosis. how screwed am I? more

Resolved Question: I have numbness and weakness, Is it OK to wait?

I am a 28 year old female with scoliosis. I had an MRI last Thursday and they found that I have lumbar spinal stenosis, and a bulged disk between L4 and L5 and arthritis in my tailbone. My back was in spasm starting 12/27 and it finally stopped on 1/12, but once my back stopped spasming I had sever pain down by left buttocks and left leg. The next day when I woke up on 1/13 the back of left leg, my left butt cheek, the side of left foot and my left heel are all numb and I have sever weakness in my left calf muscle so that point that it is difficult to walk. I have an appointment with a neurosurgeon next Wednesday, 1/21, my question is that is it OK to wait to be seen on Wednesday or is this more of an emergency. I am afraid of permanent nerve and muscle damage. My primary Dr. said it was OK to wait, but I wanted a second opinion. more

Resolved Question: have you ever heard of ,taking out a piece of hip to put in your back?

im getting ready to have a laminectomy,decompression,of the lumbar spine for spinal stenosis and ruptured and bulging ,he is putting rods and screws in also.my questionis? how bad it the pain and how long in the hosp? and about how big of a piece of hip bone is it? thanks everyone more

Resolved Question: How do I relieve my lumbar spinal canal stenosis pain?

My chiropractor diagnosed me with this condition. I feel great after an adjustment, however, within six hours I'm in pain all over again. I can only afford two adjustments a month, so what can I do at home to relieve the pain? I do not like to take medication. The only thing that seems to relieve the pain is laying in the fetal position. My chiropractor has recommended decompression, what do you think? more

Resolved Question: Has anyone had laser spinal surgery?

I have many problems in my lumbar area that involve discs, spurs, stenosis, arthritis etc. etc. etc. And as a result have severe pain in my hips as well as my whole back 24/7. Has anyone had similar problems resolved with laser surgery? Thank you for any & all input. more

Voting Question: spinal stenosis? in 3 parts of my lumbar spine?

and i also have one protruding disc and 2 bulging disc,i cant do pt ,it is even hard to walk,and i also have a torn meniscus in my left knee what do you think my dr will do? more

Resolved Question: \tell me about a tear of the horn of the medial meniscus of the knee? i have that do they operate for it plea?

also any info on spinal stenosis surgery,lumbar disc surgery would be helpful.i have 2 protruding disc and 2 bulging disc more

Resolved Question: im nervous about mri report? i cant do pt,and i wont get shots in my back,so is surgery my last option/ i have?

spinal stenosis in my lumbar spine.along with 2 bulged disc and 2 protruding disc? i also have a tear of the horn of the medial meniscus of my left knee always in pain any info would help.OH yea the reason i cant do pt is my lower back hurts so bad all the time ,its very hard for me to sit thanks e1 more

Resolved Question: Needing detailed info to connect diseases to each other?

I have had a discectomy at the L4-L5 lumbar spine area of my back for sciatica and since then I have been diagnosed with numerous other diseases. I am trying to find facts that can show that the diseases I have now were caused by my initial back injury. I now have Degenerative Osteoarthritis,degenerative disc disease, Lumbar and Cervical Spinal Stenosis,Chronic Pain Syndrome,Fibromyalgia,Osteophytes on the spine,numerous herniated discs in my neck and lower back with pinched nerves and Sciatica again.This all started with an injury to my lower back at the L4-L5 location 25 years ago and has progressed to all of these conditions today. Is there anyone out there that can tell me where to go to to get the info to determine if all of these diseases are a result of my initial injury to my lower back ? I need to prove that these diseases are all related to my back injury and is a result of this injury. If anyone can guide me to the right place for the info or a person that may be able to help me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks All, MJ12 more

Resolved Question: Can coccygeal pain be secondary to spinal stenosis?

I suffer from coccygeal pain, however the pain presents similar to lumbar stenosis. It radiates to the thighs, is exacerbated when walking, alleviated when sitting, and less severe when walking down hill while being more severe when walking up hill. I always have a forward posture, as this alleviates the pain to a degree as well. This matches everything I read about spinal stenosis, however the pain (apart from when it radiates) is midline, directly on the coccyx. It presents more like stenosis or levator ani syndrome (closer to the former than the latter) than typical coccyx pain, though. Thoughts? more

Resolved Question: can you become addicted to percocet the 1st time?

that you take one...i have spinal stenosis and 2 herniated discs in my lumbar i took a precocet lastnight i felt like jello and it automatically took the pain right away...now that its out of my system i feel like i need another one already..idk should i try something else ..something less addictive perhaps..what are good pain pills for back pain? otc more

Resolved Question: Does anyone have any good exercises to relieve pain from lumbar spinal stenosis?

Resolved Question: how much do you think the lawyer is going to help me get?

Last year I slipped and fell at walmart very badly due to water on the floor. I could not even get up off the floor. The ambulence had to come and get me up off the floor and take me to the hospital. Anyway, i contacted a lawyer because walmart would not call me back when they called me and was starting a case. But i kept calling them back, and they wouldnt call me back. They finally did and they commited fault and it was for only 300$. I was like hell no! All this pain? and all i get is that? Well I had a MRI from the dr that ordered it from my lawyer. I am seeing a chyropractioner, and im going to physical therapy. The MRI read, ( im just posting this, to see if any of you know what is wrong, and if its that bad, and how much you think i can get.) THERE IS 5 THINGS LISTED, 1. There are central disc herniations at the L4-5 and L5-S1 levels. 2.Broad disc bulges are at L3-4 and superimposed at L4-5 and L5-S1 3.Mild spinal stenosis occurs at L4-5 and L5-S1 4.Bilaterial foraminal narrowing is at L3-4 to L5-S1. Clinical correlation recommeneded for corresponding radiculopathies. 5.Diffuse straightening of the expected lumbar lordosis suggests muscololigamentous injury or sprain. The chyropractor is also sending to me to a back surgeon. So what do you all think is wrong, and how much do you think i can get??? Dont say it depends, give me a guess! lol thank you all and God Bless more

Resolved Question: How much do you THINK I am going to get from my lawyer?

Resolved Question: Can anyone help interpret my CT Lumber Spine Scan results?

Clinical Data- Right buttock pain radiating to posterior thigh. Sudden shooting pain. Has had sciatica previously. Findings- Alignment in the sagittal plane appears satisfactory. From the axial images, at L3/4, there is no significant disc or facet abnormality. No central or foraminal stenosis. At L4/5, there is a minimal annular bulge. Once again no significant facet degeneration. No central or foraminal stenosis. At L5/S1, there is slight right paracentral disc bulge. No significant facet degeneration. No central or foraminal stenosis. No sign of pars defects. Impression- There are no significant degenerative changes at the lower three lumbar levels. There is also no indication of central spinal or foraminal pathology. more

Resolved Question: Herniated Disk Surgery?

Has anyone out there had successful herniated disk surgery to there lumbar spine? I have 3 herniated disks, one bulging, one dehydrated, of the 5 disks of the lumbar. I have spinal stenosis, osteoporosis, osteo arthritis, and scoliosis in my spine also. Tell me your stories? What do you think I should do? Who was was your doctor or what was your treatment. Please help. This pain is terrible. I'm afraid to get surgery. I had an MRI and went to a back specialist, he wants to operate on one disk, add a piece of bone. I refused, because a friend had this done and it didn't help and she doesn't have all my other problems. I am getting a hump on my back and I never had an MRI of my whole spine.I have multiple other medical problems, heart disease,had a heart attack, diabetes, osteo-arthritis, colitis, fibromyalgia, bleeding ulcers, and depression. I am sick of pain. I have had multiple surgeries one just this summer. I am still recovering. more

Resolved Question: I need "serious" help. I cannot sleep "AT" all!!!!!?

I need "serious" help. I cannot sleep "AT" all!!!!!? To any and who responds, I thank you now for taking your time. My story Is a bit long, but If you want to help, It Is as follows: On the morning of May 30, 2006, 7:59 AM. I had a sever accident at work falling roughly 20' feet down onto a ladder that was still somewhat falling, but still on Its own two legs In an up-right position, and me coming down onto a concrete floor. I broke both my ankles Immediately. Multiple Major sprains scattered throughout my body, tore all of my lateral ligaments In my ankle area, tendons ripped, fractured my HIP In two places "hairline", My ribs were hairline fractured as-well and my back was Injured with Internal bleeding throughout my body, My boss just stood there and never helped me get up, or even check to see If I was still even alive. MRI's showed proof of all, Including a right foraminal disc herniation at LV4-5 with right foraminal stenosis of my lumbar section of the spinal cord. I already had surgery on my right ankle, and I'm awaiting other results of other matters. I'm 6'2" and weigh In at about 240 lbs. kinda a big guy due to working out regularly before all of this. Ive been through Injuries like broken toes, head liaisons and more getting used to crutches like falling down stairs, or falling when trying to use the bathroom because I was medicated and always dizzy. Well since that all occurred I find my biggest problem other then getting some-what better due to God's hands that heal, I cannot sleep for days at a time. Now this causes me big time problems. Sometimes I feel like I'm going crazy, all the dark Is to dark, and light Is to light. Sounds are way to loud to my ears, and every time I start to get tired, I JOLT and wake up again. I do not drink nor smoke, do not use any drugs other then pharmaceutical medication Issued by my primary doctor. Thing Is I'm up to the point were I need at the very least 19, Yes "19" pills every 5 hours to rest. I don't want to parish and I know this Is killing my organs and mentally I'm torn apart. Even my own family doesn't really talk to me anymore other then my kid brother who I love so much I'd give my own life for him. I hope he knows I'm so proud of him, but know It affects him negatively, and an older brother whom I helped-out majorly screwed me and In return received nothing but trouble, mental vanquish, major Issues with my mom, who by the way was the one who manipulated me Into helping him out, I guess that's what mom's do because of Infinite love for siblings, I already knew he was very UN-trustworthy and Into drugs and drinking. I only did It for my mom, and only her, I received a very small cash advance that was supposed to come from Frank, but was really my mothers burial money, and this was some real shady business from my older brother, and his so called partner called Luke, a "Kiss" fan. They both knew what they were doing to me with this shaky deal, but knowing no better I Innocently went with It since I couldn't walk as It was anyway. Now and then when we see each-other, he just pretends like there's not a 356,000.00 thousand dollar house that Is still In my name over TWO years later when It was supposed to be three months, and like he always swore to give me a profit of of150.00$ dollars a month from the rent.. Please, what am I gonna do with that, buy me some Gatorade and a few turkey sandwich's. Even that Tiny effort he never for-filled.. I'm sure Its confusing to the reader, but to me Its not, just complicated to those who don't walk In these 13" shoes, I will never forgive nor will I be the same person to Frank and all who had anything to do with my life turning shady and black. And Ray, how could you! How dare you! I'm not a dog.... Luckily I'm not a physical rebellion but I'm like death did us all part to Frank and Ray, and I'm still here through everything for myself and all of who still care, and aren't quick to judge. Money, Laughter, Sleep, Friends, Cool Cars, Going out, Jokes, Holiday meals together, just about everything, even breathing doesn't come easily.. I just wish to have my life back to normal where I work, and "hell, why not.. hit the gym again, being part of society, Instead of this closing myself off to everyone and staying alone In my room all day,, and maybe If I'm lucky, I might play my guitar or not If I have the energy to do so. Can anyone relate to me, or am I like the only one of my kind with abnormal features which actually keep me ahead of many things, but physically, here I am writing! Does anyone know of somewhere, where maybe I can pack a bag like yesterday and leave my house, admitting myself to be studied/helped and monitored for this very serious condition. This Is no joke so please don't make rude comments. Oh" by the way, when my ex-boss gave up on me, where I can honestly say that I loved him as a father that I wish I had and he let me go with no regard, knowing I had nothing else to go too, that there more

Resolved Question: mri translation please???

hi i ve just recieved an mri for my spine and i dont really understand what its saying so can you guys put it in simple words and if its really serious ok at L4-L5 there is a postierior central dis hermiation extrusion mild degenerative disk changes throughout the lumbar spine without significant spinal stenosis or neural foraminal narrowing what does it mean more

Resolved Question: What does this report of my MRI of the lumbar spine mean?

Mild central spinal stenosis at L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1, maily due to hypertrophic degenerative facet joint disease with mild hypertrophy of the ligament flava. A small central to right paramedian disc protrusion at L5-S1 without never root impingement. It also mentions mild annular bulging of discs at T11-T12, L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L4 and L4-L5 causing slight ventral flattening or indentation without focal disc herniation. Although it sounds like there are several different areas of problems, I've never had any type of back trama or car accident etc. Please advise if this is serious and if I should be seen quickly. Thank you! more

Resolved Question: Can anyone explain these findings to me?? MRI LUMBAR SPINE?

My husband went to have an MRI done for lower back pain can anyone explain the findings in English??? LUMBAR SPINE MR Technique: Sagittal T1, T2 and STIR sequences were obtained through the lumbar spine. Axial T1 and T2 weighted images were also obtained. Findings: The individual lumbar vertebral bodies and normally aligned. No compression fractures are present. There is no bone marrow edema. No pars defects are noted. There is loss of disc height and disc desiccation at the L5-S1 level. The remaining discs have maintained relatively normal signal. On the axial images at L1-L2, no degenerative changes are noted. At L2-L3, L3-L4 and L4-L5, there do appear to be mild facet degenerative changes. There is no spinal canal or foraminal stenosis. No focal disc abnormality is present. At L5-S1, there is a broad based shallow central disc protrusion. There is an associated annular tear. This effaces the ventral thecal sac and contributes to minimal spinal canal stenosis. Disc material does approach the descending S1 nerve roots bilaterally in the lateral recesses. There is mild lateral recess stenosis. There are no significant facet degenerative changes. The neural foramina are not narrowed. IMPRESSION 1. Central broad based disc protrusion at the L5-S1 level. There is minimal spinal canal stenosis. There is some associated mild stenosis of the lateral recesses bilaterally. This may affect the descending S1 nerve roots. Recommend clinical correlation with the level of any radicular symptoms. 2. Mild degenerative changes in the facet joints at multiple levels as described above. more

Resolved Question: How many years could a person take 60mg of MS CONTIN every 12 hours ?

I am 34 and have been doings this for 2 years now for a major lumbar spinal stenosis condition. I have had 2 spinal surgeries so far. more

Resolved Question: Impression Multilevel lumbar spondylosis with broad based central disc protrusion L4-L5?

Can someone tell me what this means? Having severe pain that only steroids have been able to help me with. Has anyone found a successful treatment? Also stated in my MRI was that at the L4-L5 level, more marked disc degeneration is present. A broad based central disc protrusion is is identified extending slightly below the disc interspace along the posterior l5 vertebral body and producuing moderate focal compression of the central spinal canal. There is no true spinal stenosis . Mild inferior right and moderate inferior left foraminal narrowing is present without definite nerve root compression. L5-S1 intervertebral disc remains normal. Partial sacralization of the first lumbar segment is suspected. Foramina are unremarkable mild osteoarthritic facet changes are noted. Can anyone tell me what in the heck this mean????? it is weeks before my doc will do follow up and i am at my wits end. more

Resolved Question: What would cause increase asthma attacks 3 weeks post laminectomy? Details enclosed.?

70 yr. old woman, hx of htn, osteoporosis, lumbar spinal stenosis asthma, MI in 1984, diabetes. Recovery from surgery was proceding normally until about 1 weeks ago. Other symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, headaches breathlessness, tachycradia. We are going in to the Dr. in the morning or if she allows to ER asap. Any help is appreciated . more

Resolved Question: Can a previous lumbar fracture cause spinal stenosis in the future?

Resolved Question: anyone familiar with lumbar stenosis?

It is some form of arthritis that affects the spine in the lower part of my back. My spine is too curvy and is affecting the rest of my back. I have chronic pain. The pain gets so bad it shoots down my behind, down my hips and thighs. Not only that I have tendonditis in my feet and ankles which causes muscle spasms in my feet, ankles and legs. My neck gets stiff and my arms ache from time to time. Anyone out there with the same symptoms please talk to me, need serious advise. Had spinal malnipulation, cortozine shot and some other shot all in the past two months. I am still in pain, have done PT and refuse to take pain medicine(don't want to get hooked). Need a miracle and a prayer! more

Resolved Question: Pain relief for herniated disk?

I have 2 herniated disks(L4 and L5) and have spinal stenosis (arthritis) in S1. I have tried drugs such as Oxycontin, Percocet, Ultram, and Tylenol 3. Currently, I'm on Neurontin, Lodine, and Zanaflex. I have had 2 epidural steroid injections and a Lumbar nerve block last week. None of this has worked and my pain is still a 10/10 and radiates down my legs. I have tens unit and have tried all kinds of linaments. I'm not a candidate for surgery because of where it is. Any suggestions of other drugs that I can get doc to prescribe or other things I can try? I'm only 29 years old and desperate! more

Resolved Question: Epidural steroid injections for lumbar spinal stenosis ??

has anyone ever had this done??did it hurt?? i have to have it done.my L4 and L5 lumbar are messed up(bulging disc) and sciatic nerve pain..thanks! more

Resolved Question: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery (Question about Recovery)?

I am having surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (L-5 region) in about three weeks, I live alone and live on a 3rd floor walk-up, after the surgery about how long will I be able to perform normal activities (go up and down stairs) and be able to go back to work? Also I am in incredible pain when walking and standing, will this usually be corrected after surgery? Any help will be appreciated, thanks. more

Resolved Question: Can you get a slipped vertebra from work? I went for a MRI 21 months after the injury.?

Findings:There is generralised disc desiccation demonstration of the lower thoracic and lumbar discs, particularly of the T12/L1 disc and the L4/5 disc with posterocentral disc bulge seen at L5/S1 level. There is a disc bulge demonstrated at the T11/12 level abutting the thecal sac and the lower spinal cord anteriorly with no sigificant disc bulge, lateral recess or foraminal stenosis.There is no suggestion of a pars abnormality. No gross marrow signal abnormality. At the l3/4 level, no significant disc bulge, lateral recess or foraminal stenosis. At the L4/5 level, no significant disc bulge, lateral recess or foraminal stenosis. Mmild facet joint hyertrophy only seen. At the L5/S1 level, there is abroad-based porterocentral disc bulge with bilateral paraforaminal components. This results in severe bilaterally at the level of the foramen with no significant displacement. There is no evidence of a impingement of the S1 nerve roots within the centtral canal. more

Resolved Question: MRI--Lumbar spine w/o contrast---39 year old athletic male--Results for interpretation please?

IMPRESSION: Disc osteophyte complex at L3-L4 and w/o spinal canal stenosis. Suggestion of annular tear within the L3-L4 disc. mild narrowing of the bilateral neural foramina w/o compromised of the exiting nerve roots. Broad based disc osteophyte complex of the L4-L5 producing minimal stenosis of the spinal canal. The disc protrusion abuts the intra canal portion of the bilateral L5 nerve roots in correlation for an L5 radiculopathy is suggested. Ok, now in English please? more

Resolved Question: Has anyone heard of TFAS the flexible spinal joint, used for lumbar stenosis?

My boyfriend was offered this as part of a clinical trial in lieu of laminotomy laminectomy (potential fusion)...it's an appliance placed in the back, instead of fusing 3 vertebra it goes between two and it allows a nearly full range of motion. It's new, but I wondered if anyone else had gone through this procedure? more

Resolved Question: Has anyone with spinal stenosis (lumbar type) know if Rick Shiflets Amazing back Pain Remedy works?

I saw the ad on various sources of information on lumbar spinal stenosis. Has anyone tried this herbal medication to know whether or not it works. I've sent info to my Dr. but not had time to get a reply. Thanks for the previous answers. more

Resolved Question: Any alternative medicine ideas for long term back pain?

Hello, I have tried chronic pain clinics, some strong meds, accupuncture, exercise, etc and still have lumbar spine back pain that greatly limits my function. I have bulging discs in L4 and L5 with spinal stenosis. Has anyone had any luck with anything alternative? Your honest replies greatly appreciated, THANKS :) more

Resolved Question: Can spinal stenosis cause short term memory loss?

I have lumbar and cervicle stenosis. For a couple of years, I've had issues with short term memory. Can stenosis cause short term memory loss or do I need to look elsewhere for the cause? more

Resolved Question: I would like to know the meaning of my MRI Scan of Lumbar Spine?

1. Marrow signal is uniform. 2. The visualized portion of spinal cord & cauda equina are normal. Impression 1. Right sided eccentric disc herniation at L4-L5 causing spinal stenosis. 2. Degenerative changes at L2-L3 & L3-L4, but no disc herniation, spinal stenoisis or nerve root impingement at any other level. All my pain is in my right hip and severe at times. What would be or COULD be the treatment? more

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i have radiculopathy and neuropathy both in neck and lumbar areas plus spinal stenosis anyone else with this condition more

Resolved Question: Can spinal stenosis in lumbar spine cause bluish color feet?

also I experience a tingling sensation at times? more

Resolved Question: Can lumbar stenosis cause meralgia parasthetica?

I've had pain and burning in my thighs severe enough to go on long term disability from my job. (I stand 10 hrs a day there, and standing makes it worse) I had an MRI which said I had congenital lumbar spinal stenosis and arthritis in my spine. I was sent to an ortho-surgeon. The ortho dismissed the stenosis since i'm relatively young - in my 30's - before even looking at the mri. After looking at it, he back-pedaled a bit, but still stood his ground saying it wasn't bad enough to cause that much pain. He ordered an EMG, which came back normal since the lateral cutaneous nerve, the problem nerve, isn't checked in the test. The doc who did the EMG said it was likely meralgia parasthetica in the report. When I went back to the ortho for the follow-up, he spent all of 2 minutes with me and said he was referring me to a physiatrist since meralgia was a MUSCLE problem! Should I trust him or get a second opinion on the stenosis? Can stenosis cause the meralgia? more

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Resolved Question: Doctors answer please. My grandma went to get an MRI on spine and doesn't understand what the doc. report?

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Voting Question: MRI of the lumbar can someone please tell me what this means?

Resolved Question: Herniated Disc (s) and MRI confusion?

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Resolved Question: I have L4-5 severe disc degeneration, with the same thing in L5-S1 + a 5mm disc bulge at L4-S & L5-S1.cont'd?

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Resolved Question: \tell me about a tear of the horn of the medial meniscus of the knee? i have that do they operate for it plea?

Resolved Question: im nervous about mri report? i cant do pt,and i wont get shots in my back,so is surgery my last option/ i have?

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Resolved Question: Can coccygeal pain be secondary to spinal stenosis?

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Resolved Question: Does anyone have any good exercises to relieve pain from lumbar spinal stenosis?

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Resolved Question: Can anyone help interpret my CT Lumber Spine Scan results?

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Resolved Question: I need "serious" help. I cannot sleep "AT" all!!!!!?

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Resolved Question: What does this report of my MRI of the lumbar spine mean?

Resolved Question: Can anyone explain these findings to me?? MRI LUMBAR SPINE?

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Resolved Question: Impression Multilevel lumbar spondylosis with broad based central disc protrusion L4-L5?

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Resolved Question: Can a previous lumbar fracture cause spinal stenosis in the future?

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Resolved Question: Can you get a slipped vertebra from work? I went for a MRI 21 months after the injury.?

Resolved Question: MRI--Lumbar spine w/o contrast---39 year old athletic male--Results for interpretation please?

Resolved Question: Has anyone heard of TFAS the flexible spinal joint, used for lumbar stenosis?

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Resolved Question: Any alternative medicine ideas for long term back pain?

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