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Have Degenerative Lumbar Spine Spondylolisthesis. Numbness In Back, Pain In Legs And Hips. Meaning?

hi, my name is phillip. i have degenerative lumbar spine , spondylolisthesis of L4 on L5, endplate spurring in the proximal lumbar spine, the small of my back goes numb and down the right buttock just to the touch, and pain in both legs and hips. i have a lot of back pain . the same thing with my neck. i have asked my Dr but don t get much of an answer. what does all this mean? i am 35 and healthy. doing activities is starting to be too much, this all started around my junior year in highschool and seemed to get worse over time. your input and advice is appreciated.
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Your spine has undergone a degenerative change that is causing a compression of the nerve roots coming out from the spine. This is responsible for the symptoms that you are having.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Have Degenerative Lumbar Spine Spondylolisthesis. Numbness In Back, Pain In Legs And Hips. Meaning?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Your spine has undergone a degenerative change that is causing a compression of the nerve roots coming out from the spine. This is responsible for the symptoms that you are having. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com