Hello long time lurker and first time poster.

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. ------------------------------------------ --------------------------- PACS Report Creation Date: 2007.11.15 PACS Report Creation Time: 13:16:45.0000 THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED FROM AN EXTERNAL RIS SYSTEM ------------------------------------------ ----------