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Spine Health | Last Active: Dec 14, 2024 | Replies (10)
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No spondylothesis noted in the MRI report.

"The L4-5 disc space level demonstrates desiccation of the disc. There is a broad-based central herniated disc protrusion with annular tear measuring 2 x 15 mm in size across the midline indenting the thecal sac. There is a left foraminal herniated disc protrusion with annular tear measuring 3 x 3 mm in size. The right foramen is normal. There is facet arthropathy without central canal stenosis.

The LS-S1 disc space level demonstrates moderate degenerative spondylosis and narrowing of the disc with Modic changes related to stress response. There is a central and left paracentral herniated disc protrusion with annular tear measuring 2 x 8 mm in size indenting the epidural space and touching the thecal sac. A bone spur mildly narrows the left neural fora men. The right foramen is normal. There is mild facet arthropathy."

Also, the EMG test today confirmed L5 nerve irritation although the exact mechanism remains a mystery.

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sbtheplumber1 | @sbtheplumber1 | Feb 12, 2024

I’m glad you were able to get an EMG they done one on my arms for my neck. The low back surgery last April was a disaster 3 surgeons say nothing is wrong go get a pain stimulator. I was already fused at L3-L4 now since L5 was loose( explains why I would about fall when I would bend over. I had someone twist me 3 weeks after my surgery thinking it damaged something but docs say no. I have so much nerve damage the sciatic is the worst, along with testicle and anus pair. I’m being treated by a pelvic therapist I found out my tailbone was out of alignment so she’s working on that in between therapies she had me take a foam roller up and down my spine leaning on the wall since I can’t get on the floor, and it immediately triggered more nerves ( 2/1/2 weeks of nothing but aching from the waist down) I’ve got to call my neurologist to see about some more tests or a pain stimulator. I’ve also got narrowing of the spine. Disc bulging in my neck that was causing swallowing problem

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