Can someone please explain my MRI reading
so I can understand why I'm having so much
pain in my lower back and left leg.
Report: Lumbar spine MRI without
Gadolinium shows normal sinal alignment.
Mildly narrowed L3-4 disc space. Mild
bulging annuli of the lower three lumbar
disc spaces.
At L5-S1, the bulging annulus effaces the
fat ventral to the traversing S1 nerve
roots as they exit the thecal sac but
caused no posterior displacement of the
nerve roots. No significant central canal
or neural foraminal compromise.
Mild focal kyphosis at T11-12 with
angulation of 17 degrees between the
vertical access of the lower thoracic
spine and upper lumbar spine. Broad-based
bullging annulus at T11-12 effaces the
ventral thecal sac but causes no
significant central canal or neural
foraminal compromise. Normal conus
medullaris.
Impressions:
1. Mildly narrowed L3-4 disc space.
2. Mild bulging annuli of the lower three
lumbar disc spaces and T11-12.
3. No significant central or neural
foraminal compromise.
4. Mild focal kyphosis T11-12.
Thank you
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 09-13-07 06:58am
Who administered the MRI? Where did you
have the test run?
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MSTOVER3
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Posted: 09-13-07 07:42am
I had the MRI done at a radiology
facility.
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 09-14-07 06:14am
So, did you go through an HMO or PPO to
get the MRI? Did you have a consulting
doctor? Or are you trying to
self-diagnose?
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MSTOVER3
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Posted: 09-14-07 06:59am
I went thru a PPO. I have seen a
neurosurgen and he said I don't need
surgery but he sent me to a neurologist
that specializes in pain management and
also to get a nerve study done which is on
the 24th of this month. I saw the
neurologist and he sent me to a physical
therapist whom I've seen once so far. And
that was very very painful . I'm scheduled
to see her 2x's a week for 6 weeks. I'm
doing the stretch excercise she told me to
do but after I do it I'm in so much pain
it brings me to tears . The doctor gave
me a prescription for Tramadol HCL 50mg
and told me to take it when I go to bed.
I'm just worried the bulging disc are
going to rupture because it seems like
each day gets worse.
I'm not trying to self-diagnose I was just
looking for some other opinions.
Thanks,
mstover3
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rollar64
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Posted: 09-15-07 07:22am
Hello Mstover3 you have a number of
bulging disks at the bottom of your spine,
you also have another one at around about
the level of the bottom of your rib cage,
you also have a misalignment between some
of the vertebra at this level.
Your mri also states that the bulging
disks do not significantly protrude into
your spinal canal.
Good luck Mstover3
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MSTOVER3
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Posted: 09-17-07 12:25pm
rollar64....Thanks for the information.
So would I be getting the pain from the
disc or the misalignment? Or would that
be the cause of the leg pain?
mstover3
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rollar64
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Posted: 09-20-07 06:57am
Hi Mstover3 it is difficult for anyone to
say for sure but both misalignment and
bulging disks can be the source of back
and leg pain, the two conditions often go
hand in hand , where do you feel the back
pain is, right down the bottom or up
higher your T11-T12 is about 10 inches
above the base of your spine if the
vertebra are badly misaligned you might be
able to feel the painful area with your
hand.
Good luck with the neurologist let us know
how you go.
. The doctor gave
me a prescription for Tramadol HCL 50mg
and told me to take it when I go to bed.
I'm just worried the bulging disc are
going to rupture because it seems like
each day gets worse.
