L5-s1

Posted by justbec2004 @justbec2004, Aug 27 6:26pm

Please help with mri results. Also can this cause extreme pain in foot.

S1 segment is partially lumbarized with 5 additional nonrib-bearing lumbar type vertebral segments. Last rib-bearing segment labeled as T12. Conus medullaris terminates at L1 with no abnormal intramedullary signal alteration. Moderate endplate degenerative marrow space findings at L5-S1. No discitis osteomyelitis lumbar spine. Common bile duct measures approximately 0.7 cm. This desiccation at L3-L4 through L5-S1.
At T12-L1, no disc bulge, spinal canal stenosis, or neural foraminal stenosis.
At L1-L2, no disc bulge, spinal canal stenosis, or neural foraminal stenosis.
At L2-L3, no disc bulge, spinal canal stenosis, or neural foraminal stenosis.
At L3-L4, no neural foraminal stenosis or spinal canal stenosis. Posterior disc bulge (2 mm AP).
At L4-L5, mild disc height loss. No neural foraminal stenosis. No spinal canal stenosis. Posterior disc bulge (3 mm AP). Mild bilateral facet arthropathy.
At L5-S1, moderate disc height loss. Mild left neural foraminal stenosis. Moderate right neural foraminal stenosis. No significant spinal canal stenosis. Mild/moderate bilateral facet arthropathy. Broad-based posterior disc osteophyte complex (4 mm AP) with finding extending into the bilateral neural foramen.

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linda6101 | @linda6101 | Sep 11 1:56pm

In reply to @justbec2004 "What do you think of this mri?" + (show)

i HAD THE SAME SURGERY ON L5-S1 AND IT MADE MY PAIN WORSE. I HAD IT DONE 10 YEARS AND HAVE BEEN ON NORCO FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. IT LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE SOME SPINAL STENOSIS AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SPINE. I WOULD ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT WHAT HE THINKS.

justbec2004 | @justbec2004 | Sep 11 5:57pm

In reply to @smn1 "justbec2004, What did you Dr. say that was ? A nerve a disc or what?" + (show)

Well first he said I needed a fusion and then another dr said it’s not coming from your back. Then where is it coming from?

ga29 | @ga29 | Sep 12 5:02am

In reply to @justbec2004 "They did try 2 epidurals but didn't work. The chiropractor told me he couldn't help me..." + (show)

I think you need a new consultation with a neurosurgeon, and perhaps a visit to a reputable pain management doctor? No one can guarantee that a fusion will remove the pain. My doctor told me to wait until I couldn’t stand the pain, when I first visited years ago. I’m not sure that was good advice. If I had gone earlier, and then been able to stay more active- I might be in better health today. As it was, I became less and less active, and hurt my chances at recovery.
All the best to you, in your search for pain relief. Get it taken care of sooner rather than later!

kenrheal | @kenrheal | Sep 14 12:51am

In reply to @linda6101 "i HAD THE SAME SURGERY ON L5-S1 AND IT MADE MY PAIN WORSE. I HAD IT..." + (show)

How old were you when you had your surgery

christine5 | @christine5 | Sep 17 12:50pm

In reply to @alexis7 "Hi Christine. By your response, I get the impression you've had the left SI joint fused?..." + (show)

Hi Alex
I'm sorry this took so long.
I did have my left sacroiliac, joint fused.I still have some pain, but nothing like it was
I just got told this week that I have to have my right fused. Same symptoms as you even more.
I am going to have it done because it did relieve some pain on the left. I would suggest a neurosurgeon for that operation.
Good luck God bless