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Q: Mri Results for severe lower lumbar spine pain

asked by: ptense1978 on December 31st, 2007

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I had an MRI done back in May 2007...The findings were: L4 incidental uncovertebral body and hemangiomas. At L4-5, minimal facet hypertrophy. At L5-S1, there is slight retrolisthesis of L5 on S1 with uncovered disc, annular fissure, and small central bulge versus minimal midline disc protrusion and slight abutment of the thecal sac. Some mild degenerative change at L5-S1. I also re-injured that area a week after that MRI but have had no x-rays or any other MRIs since the accident. I have severe lower lumbar spine pain, with pain radiating down my right buttock to my big toe. I was wondering what this all means. Thank you, in advance.

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RichT

replied on January 1st, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

Hello Ptense,

Welcome to this wonderful forum.

By all means make an appointment to see your doctor. And if your doctor is not a neurologist/spinal surgeon, then seek out the best you can find. You do need to have the advice of a spine specialist. AND you need to make an appointment with another spinal specialist. Second opiniions are very important. Don't delay.

I am not a doctor, but with that pain going down your leg to your big toe, it is possible that you may have a pinched nerve in your spine, and that needs attention. Be not concerned at this time about surgery, for it is one step at a time. For me it was receiving an epidural injection from my pain management doctor and PT. That has helped immensely for me.

I wish you the best. Stay in touch and let us know how things go for you.

RichT

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