[brigadoom7]

#23062

MY doctors claim there is nothing wrong with me, but when I Google my MRI results, I see the opposite of what they tell me. I don’t know what to do! I need help figuring out what to do, and that I am not insane. I have the worst leg pain and weakness, some days I can’t walk. I have 4 kids, and am scared this is going to get worse, or permanent FINDINGS:
BONES: No fractures or neoplasm.
DISC SPACES: Moderate degenerative narrowing is present at L5-S1.
ALIGNMENT: No listhesis.
CAUDA EQUINA: No intrinsic abnormalities. The conus terminates in
normal position L1.
OTHER: Incidental note is made of a small possible arachnoid cysts at
the level of S2 and S2-3.

LUMBAR DISK LEVELS:
T12-L1: Normal for age.

L1-L2: Normal for age.

L2-L3: Normal for age.

L3-L4: Normal for age.

L4-L5: Mild broad-based disc bulge without significant central canal
narrowing. There is mild right neuroforaminal narrowing.

L5-S1: Broad-based disc bulge with focal central disc herniation
which mildly indents on the ventral thecal sac. There is mild right
and moderate left neural foraminal narrowing and the left exiting L5
nerve root may contact the disc at the neural foramen. Additionally
the descending S1 nerve root on the left appears to contact the disc
in the lateral recess.

CONCLUSION: See above.

[Donald Corenman, MD, DC]

#23063

You apparently have compression of your left L5 and S1 nerve roots. Is your pain left sided? What is the quality of pain when you walk vs sit or lie down/ What area of the body does the pain start and how far does it radiate?

Dr. Corenman

PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
 
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.

[brigadoom7]

#23071

Hi! The pain starts in L3 area, then right above my buttocks is the worst. Then the pain goes down. Mostly the left. My left leg swells,and becomes itchy. Sometimes a flight of stairs makes me want to cry. Walking or activities are the worst. But then sitting also kills. The best is propped up, with a million pillows shoved into me. I can’t sit in stand longer than ten minutes. And when the pain gets really bad, my bladder stops working. And my hip feels like a sword is jammed into it,and every time I move, I want to cry.

[Donald Corenman, MD, DC]

#23074

You might have symptoms of left L5-S1 foraminal stenosis. The best way to make sure of the diagnosis is with a selective nerve root block and keep a pain diary. With great temporary relief, you have the diagnosis.

Dr. Corenman

PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
 
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.

[brigadoom7]

#23076

Thank you for the reply. I will look into that. Much appreciated.

[Donald Corenman, MD, DC]

#23085

Please keep the forum informed.

Dr. Corenman

PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
 
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.

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