
Edema,spinal X-ray,narrow Disc Space,retrolisthesis,inner Ear Problem,foot Pain,lumbar Spine Problem

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The pain in the foot as well as leg and growing stiffness in your back are all related to the degenerative discs you have in your lumbar spine. Although shooting pain along the legs is the most common symptom but sometimes instead of the whole nerve root, only some of the fibers are affected. That is why you are having only a localized pain of your foot.
An MRI of your lumbar spine will make the situation more clear.
In my opinion, you can wait for a while if the symptoms aren't getting worse.
Signs of worsening of symptoms are- pain causing disability, numbness, weakness.
When the symptoms get worse, kindly visit an Orthopedician or a Spine surgeon.
Meanwhile you can follow these measures:
- Get some analgesics prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments.
- While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn't bother you.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects.
- back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises for your hamstrings daily as advised by a Physio.
- avoid exercises in times of pain.
- improvise your posture while sitting.
Hope I have solved your query. If not, I will be available for further follow up.
Wish you good health. Advocate to daily exercises for a healthy spine.
Thank you.


I went for vestibular rehab for 7 weeks and am 85% better. When I get back to the classroom and the kids in the hallways I'm afraid I will have symptoms again. I couldn't afford to continue therapy so I bought a half round foam roller with workout book, j/fit inflatable disc and large stability ball to work with. I also have a treadmill and Wii Fit exercise programs and balance board. I downloaded some lower back exercises for SI joint and lower back with retrolisthesis problems. Have all of this, but I have so much work to do around the house before school starts that I haven't taken time to use them much. Should be finished with yard this weekend, so I will make an exercise schedule up to start on Monday. As far as my legs and sitting, I just put a stepper under my feet to take the pressure off of the back of my legs and it helps.
Glad you agree that I can wait on MRI. I have a $3,000 deductible and have met $2,000 with the vestibular therapy. I guess I woud be smart to have it done before the end of the year and let them pick up 80% of some of it and see a specialist. I guess I really don't want to make the choice of what type of doctor to see. Hoping a good exercise routine will help as I am afraid of back surgery.
Thank you again for your help. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing again.
You can keep one pillow beneath your knees and another in between the two knees.
DDD is not hereditary but is an age related degenerative change in the spine.
Spinal surgery is not the only solution.
Non steroidal analgesic group of drugs, physio-therapy, and back strengthening and stretching exercises also help as I mentioned before.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Wishing you a trouble free speedy recovery.
Regards.


Good to hear from you again.
The symptoms you are having can be due to cervical spondylosis. An MRI of the whole spine will be better for diagnosing your problem.
A small end plate irregularity at T8 is not likely to cause any of your symptoms as head is supplied by the nerves situated higher up in the spine.
Happy to help you always.
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