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MRI Findings - What does this mean?

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"Minimal broad-based disc bulge as well as mild bilateral facet arthropathy with ligament of flavum hypertrophy. Findings are indenting thecal sac and causing mild bi-lateral neural foraminal stenosis.

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Nanaedake

Is this to do with osteoporosis?

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lakeshiaaw in reply toNanaedake

I am not sure. I received a copy of my MRI report via mail but I am unable to return to the doctor for my results bc of COVID-19.

I had an MRI for pain in my lower back that radiates to my legs.

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Nanaedake in reply tolakeshiaaw

You could ring the dept. Secretary and ask if you could speak to someone on the phone or ring your GP, make a telephone apt and ask them to explain it and ask if you need to follow it up. For example, do you need physio?

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Collywobbles64

I also have disc bulges, arthritic changes on facet joints with pain radiating from my buttocks and down my legs. They label it degenerative disc disease/spondylitis. I also cannot walk very far. I’ve just had a full MRI of spine and head unfortunately it did not show nerve compression and so they won’t operate even though nerve conduction test showed changes. I’m to have a cat scan now to see if this shows any slippage in my vertebrae that could explain my symptoms. Failing that I going to ask what my options are if I pay privately.

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