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    HELP!!!Understanding MRI results

    Hello, Trying to read my MRI results&have no idea what all this means. Can anybody help? It say:Disc desiccation L3-4,L4-5&L5-S1.Moderate diffuse disc bulge L3-4, minimally efface anterior thecal sac,but does'nt result in significant central canal or foraminal stenosis. Minimal increased high T2...
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    Burning nerve root endings????

    I just had my 3rd epidural,last week. They have helped,but im still om meRAB.I've had my epiduarls @ a pain clinic.The Dr. said the next step would be to go in &burn the nerve enRAB to block the censor going to my brain!!! I don't know about all of this!!! Has anybody ever had this procedure...
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    which doctor to see????

    I have had a bulging disc pressing on my sciatic( for about 3yrs.now.) Have been on tramadol,which has worked great,until recently. I need to know do I need to see a neurosurgeon or orthopidic surgeon? How do you know when you have disc/sciatica problems? Any answers I will welcome!! ODDIE:confused:
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    pelvic traction belt w/22lbs.

    Hello all, My dr. prescribed this pelvic traction belt. I can't seem to find it @ any of the medical supply stores. Does anyone know anything about these,where,how much,do they help? Help!!! Oddie:dizzy:
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    mylegram???

    hi all, having this test monday.can anybody tell me about it? I've already had 3 epidurals&radiofrequency burning of the nerves in my back this year. Help! Oddie
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    Help!need to understand!!!

    I'm suppose to have (i don't know the correct name)but next tuesday they are going to burn the nerves away from the disc. Can anyone tell me about this procedure? Thanks for any info. Thanks,Oddie:wave:
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    finally had 1st epidural!!

    I've been waiting 2 months for epidural.I finally had my 1st this past tuesday. It went well.But the dr.said that I would need another one in februrary. aren't you suppose to only have 3 a year. Is this normal for them to give them back to back. I was just concerned about only having 1 left...
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    having 1st epidural on dec.8-I need support!!

    Having my 1st. one on the 8th.I'm taling lorcet,nabentome&they put me on neurotin(which has worked great for the nerve pain in my leg). Had my mri,which showed moderate degeneration of L3-L4,L4-L5&L5-S1 discs,L3-L4 showed a focal centreal disc protrustion(what's that mean?)&mild disc bulging...
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    back doctor vs. pain management clinic

    Hello All, I need some opoinions.I'm at a crossroaRAB w/which way i'm going to go for therapy. My primary dr. wants to refer me to a pain clinic,he's says there just as good as a specialist.I have a bulging disc for the past 3yrs.medication has been working this...
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    Need someone else's OPINION!!!

    Hello All, I've had 3 epidural&a radiofrequency burning of the nerve.STILL has'nt helped. neurosurgeron has ordered a mylegram for monday. From the very start i've been going to a PAIN clinic.they don't say anything about taking me out of work&actually surpirse when i brought a note in from my...
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    radiofrquency nerve burning

    Hello All, Would like to know of other peoples experiences w/the radiofrecency.Did it help or not? I've had 3 epidurals this year&just had my radiofrequency burning about 2wks.ago. I haven't seen much progress.I have a herniated disic that's taking over my life. Help!!! Oddie
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    Whats that song thats really sad, the guy singing is in a car wreck with wife and

    goes to prison for murder? It's really sad. I don't remember any of the song but just the video.... was out around the same time as lips of an angel i think..
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