What does my MRI mean. I do not understand.

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This is what my MRI said: Mild broad based degenerative L4-5 disc bulge with mild degree of circumferential thecal sac encroachment or central canal stenosis as a result of the spondylotic changes, mild ligamentum flavum thickening in this patient with large and mildly degenerative lurabar facets and short lurabar pedicles. No evidence for lurabar disc herniations nor significant lurabar foraminal stenosis. There is mild lurabar spine convexity to the left which can be consistent with mild levoscoliosis. I went to the E.R. yesterday because the pain in my lower back was unbarable. To stand up straight I had to walk my hanRAB up my legs. Turning left or right was like a sharp pain stabbing me in my lower back. I do not understand what the MRI says, can you explain it to me. I like to see pictures also. I've been all over the internet, but getting very frustrated. Please help.
 
Its been a while since ive read MRI reports. But first of all degenerative means something that occurs over time as in contrast something caused by an accident.

You said that there is stenosis of the central canal. Think of your spine like a straw with the nerves running thru the center. There are then exits at each level which would be the foramina if I am correct on that part. So it sounRAB like there is a narrowing on the central canal of the spine.

I too have had stenosis and in my case required surgery to release the pressure on the nerves.

Who ordered the MRI? My recommendations is to see an orthopedist or a neurosurgeron Whoever you choose to see their specialty should be in the spine to determine the best course of treatment. Either medication, physical therapy of if surgery is the best route to alleviate the pressure on the central canal Good luck
 
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