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Replies to "@radiocity Have you actually been diagnosed with lumbar spine issues through imaging and an evaluation with..."
I have been diagnosed, via imaging and eval, with numerous herniated disks and bone spurs. Foot numbness for almost two years, left leg starting to weaken. Also have abdominal numbness and tightness/pressure. 2 CT scans, 3 MRIs, endless XRays. Three spinal injections, no relief. I've seen a neurologist and orthopedic surgeon, neither of whom could move forward with a comfortable degree of confidence. Had colonoscopy, all clear. Nobody even guesses at the cause of the abdominal issue so I'm hoping Mayo would 'start over'. Anyone I see at this point will want new images so not sure how far the old ones will get me. Thanks for the links, I'll look into these.