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Posted on Mon, 31 Aug 2015
Question: I have an xray states - small osteophytes throughout spine more pronounced L1-L2; facet sclerosis particularly from L4-S1; disc space narrowing slightly increased with flexion and extension; amount of disc space narrowing increased with flexion at L5-S1 and L3-l4
I am 64, and have had gait problems due to an injury in 1989. Have had to use canes, wheelchairs and finally motorized scooter for long distances. Now I can't walk more than 30 steps before I have severe low back pain, bad enough that I want to scream. This has been going on since May 18th
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lumbar spondylosis. Analgesic, glucosamine and Mecobalamin are of help.

Detailed Answer:

Hl
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are having lumbar spondylosis ( age related degenerative changes) throughout the lumbar spine. These are common in your age. Glucosamine is useful and you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Now you can't walk more than 30 steps before you got severe pain. You are advised to get MRI scan to see many diseases including spinal stenosis. In spinal stenosis Mecobalamin is of some help. MRI is needed to further decision.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Does This X-ray Report Suggest?

Brief Answer: Lumbar spondylosis. Analgesic, glucosamine and Mecobalamin are of help. Detailed Answer: Hl Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are having lumbar spondylosis ( age related degenerative changes) throughout the lumbar spine. These are common in your age. Glucosamine is useful and you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Now you can't walk more than 30 steps before you got severe pain. You are advised to get MRI scan to see many diseases including spinal stenosis. In spinal stenosis Mecobalamin is of some help. MRI is needed to further decision. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.