I have had problems with my back for years
but the last year I have developed severe
Sciatica on my right side. I have a
pinched nerve on my left side proved by an
EMG, My Nuro ordered a Bone scan and was
told I have degenerative changes in my
joints and Back. Here are my MRI findings,
I have an appointment with a Back doctor
tomorrow. Any help would be appreciated.
Diagnostic Imaging Report
Findings
Finding : University of Tennessee
Medical Center Knoxville, TN Patient Name:
Sex: M Exam Requested: MRI L-Spine,
Contents Without Contrast Requesting
Physician: Date of Exam: 2007.11.15 Time
Scheduled: 13:15:00.0000 PACS ID: 1473423
Accession Number: MI-07-0016871 Reason for
Exam: VERTIGO QUESTIONABLE STROKE Order
Number/Clinical Comments:
184757117^HNAM_ORDERID
------------------------Radiological
Report--------------------------- Exam:
MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast
Clinical: Low back pain radiating into
both legs. Findings: No prior studies. T1
axial sequence not performed secondary to
patient discomfort. There is scoliotic
deformity of the spine. The lumbar
vertebral bodies are normal in height and
marrow signal intensity. The conus
terminates at the L1 pedicle level. L1-L2
and L2-L3: Mild broad-based disc bulging
without canal or foraminal stenosis.
Moderate facet joint arthropathy. L3-L4:
Mild broad-based disc bulging and moderate
facet joint arthropathy produce mild
lateral recess stenosis. No central canal
or foraminal stenosis. L4-L5: Mild
broad-based disc bulging and severe facet
joint arthropathy produce moderate lateral
recess stenosis and mild central canal
stenosis. No foraminal stenosis is
evident. L5-S1: Mild broad-based disc
bulging and facet joint arthropathy
without canal or foraminal stenosis.
Opinion: Multilevel degenerative changes
as described. . Authenticated by: FOX,
DANIEL R 11/15/2007 3:42 pm **FINAL
REPORT** This exam and report have been
reviewed by an attending physician who
agrees with the findings.
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--------------------------- PACS Report
Creation Date: 2007.11.15 PACS Report
Creation Time: 13:16:45.0000 THIS REPORT
WAS RECEIVED FROM AN EXTERNAL RIS SYSTEM
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RichT
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Posted: 05-07-08 06:28am
Hello Dewy,
Welcome to this forum!!
I'm glad that you have had the MRI, etc.
Those will be valuable for the spine
doctor you will be seeing. Do let us know
what he/she has to say.
I would recommend that you seek oiut the
best spinal surgeon in your area and get a
second opinion from that doctor.
Hope all goes well.
RichT
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Dewy
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 5
Posted: 05-07-08 06:43am
Thanks for your reply. I am taking Plavix
75mg for the Stroke, Tramadol 100mg twice
daily and 900mg of Neurontin at 6:00pm and
walk with crutches. The Pain is driving me
crazy I hope the Dr. can help.
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Dewy
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 5
Posted: 05-08-08 10:26am
Here are the Doctors Findings, I have what
he calls Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and is
recommending surgery to open up Spinal
canal. He said he would also do a fusion
of the area where he takes out the bone.
For today untill I make up my mind as to
what I want to do he put me on
Hydocodone-APAP 5-500 every six hours. He
said that he believes that the scoliotic
deformity is due to my adjusting my spine
because of the Pain. He did say He could
do steroid injections or send me to a pain
clinic. What do you-all think and how
effective is surgery for Stenosis?
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Dewy
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 5
Posted: 05-09-08 11:17am
My prescription for the Hydocodone is for
one or two tablets whenever needed for
pain twice daily. I took one twice
yesterday which did take off the edge, I
took two this AM and can't believe how
normal I feel. I was able to do the
tread-mill for 30 min which I haven't been
able to do for a year. Question is The
Pain Medication therapy a good long
lasting solution to my problem? Is there a
chance after several months this wont work
as well? Please for you that have these
problems give me some advise.
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