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Please Explain MRI Impression On Disc Protrusion, Spondylosis Etc.

Could you please ex plain my MRI Impression:

Small central C4-5disc protrusion. Nonstenotic C5-6 spondylosis. L4-5 facet arthropathy. right lateral L4-5 annular fissure. T1,L1 and L3 benign bone hemaagiomas/lipomas. Brain has nonspecific finding of microvascular ischemia, demyelination, inflammation may be idiopathic.

I have epilepsy , fibromylagia, i have had transverse myelytis in the past i suffer with pitted edema severe body aches my arm is swollen any suggestions. my doctor spent about 45 seconds with me to tell me it was not his department and left me hanging. i was not even explained the mri i would appreciate your advise or opinion thanks
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
If you’re MRI says lumbar disc then Due to compression of this nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it leading to walking difficulty.
There is also benign haemangioma which may not require treatment unless compressing over cord.

Medication like methylcobalamine with neurotropic like pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.

You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. You can send your MRI films or report. So that I can help you better.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Take care.

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Please Explain MRI Impression On Disc Protrusion, Spondylosis Etc.

Hello, I have studied your case. If you’re MRI says lumbar disc then Due to compression of this nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it leading to walking difficulty. There is also benign haemangioma which may not require treatment unless compressing over cord. Medication like methylcobalamine with neurotropic like pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. You can send your MRI films or report. So that I can help you better. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.