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Lulubel
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This is the results of my MRI:
Disc space narrowning, disc dessiccation and mild broad based disc protrusions at L1-L3
Disc space narrowing, disc desiccation and midline disc herination at L4-L5 exerting mass effect on the ventral thecal sac as well at exiting bilateral nerve roots.
Disc space narrowing, disc desiccation and a midline disc herniation at L5-S1 exerting mass effect on the thecal sac as well at the exiting bilateral nerve roots.
I have severe pain in my lower back, butt and both legs. Tingling and creepy crawlies up and down my right leg mostly and in my right foot. I have also started with nasty back spasms in my upper back. I also get cramping in the front of my thighs if I am on my feet too much.
To me, it sounRAB like buldging disc from L1 to L3 and herniated discs the rest of the way to S1. But what is a ventral thecal sac? I'm assuming the disc herniation is pressing on the sac and exiting nerves? Hence siatiac pain?
I have been referred to a neurosurgeon and/or pain managment. Both are out of the question as I am uninsured. I just don't have that type of money floating around. I am looking into SSI.
I have an appointment with doc on the 9th to discuss changing and upping my pain meRAB as a low dose of vicodin just doesn't touch the pain or allow me to lead somewhat of a normal life. I'm in bed or on the couch more days than I care to be. Just lifting my granddaughter is enough to flare everything up for a few days and cause me to be immobile.
Thanks for any input............Lulubel
Disc space narrowning, disc dessiccation and mild broad based disc protrusions at L1-L3
Disc space narrowing, disc desiccation and midline disc herination at L4-L5 exerting mass effect on the ventral thecal sac as well at exiting bilateral nerve roots.
Disc space narrowing, disc desiccation and a midline disc herniation at L5-S1 exerting mass effect on the thecal sac as well at the exiting bilateral nerve roots.
I have severe pain in my lower back, butt and both legs. Tingling and creepy crawlies up and down my right leg mostly and in my right foot. I have also started with nasty back spasms in my upper back. I also get cramping in the front of my thighs if I am on my feet too much.
To me, it sounRAB like buldging disc from L1 to L3 and herniated discs the rest of the way to S1. But what is a ventral thecal sac? I'm assuming the disc herniation is pressing on the sac and exiting nerves? Hence siatiac pain?
I have been referred to a neurosurgeon and/or pain managment. Both are out of the question as I am uninsured. I just don't have that type of money floating around. I am looking into SSI.
I have an appointment with doc on the 9th to discuss changing and upping my pain meRAB as a low dose of vicodin just doesn't touch the pain or allow me to lead somewhat of a normal life. I'm in bed or on the couch more days than I care to be. Just lifting my granddaughter is enough to flare everything up for a few days and cause me to be immobile.
Thanks for any input............Lulubel