The MRI impression does not use modifier words (mild, moderate, severe) to describe your recurrent disc herniation. By your description, you have a recurrent herniation and this must be quite large. The need for a walker generally means that you must lean forward to open your canal to gain some relief.
I am unclear why you need a CT myelogram as the MRI is normally enough to diagnose this disorder. Based upon your pain (called “extremis”), you could be a candidate for another microdiscectomy and sooner than later.
Dr. Corenman
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Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
