MRI results from 4/27/10 female 46 very active, golf, excerise, etc. Degenerative bone disease first C4-5 fusion 24 yrs old, 2nd 5-6 fusion 45 yrs old. MRI stated L4-5 disk desication w/slight loss of disk space height & minimal generalized posterior disk bulge, mild dengenerative facet changed bilaterly. Corresponding posterior ligamentous hypertrophy noted within spinal canal.  At L5-S1 there is disk desiccation with significant loss of disk space height, no stenosis or foraminal stenosis. Small posterior midline annular fissure. Impression: Mild degenerative disk disease without evidence of spinal stenosis, forminal stenosis or dir neural impingement. 2) small anular fissure st posterior midline L5-S1.  Had anesthia along with steroid injection 16 mths ago.  relief for aprox. 12 mths, pain is back worst than ever, standing in one place too long and driving/riding in car sets it off, pain runs down right leg.  Ortho surgeon suggest I get discogram, I want to know is that the right way to go. I do yoga, lite weight strenghtening, up to 4 Loritab/ 4 robaxin, meds do not work anymore, tired of taking them.  I get a massage every other week, temporary relief, pain comes right back.  What do you suggest next step to be?
                                                        
                                                     
                                                    
                                                        
                                                            
                                                            
                                                            
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