Hi i am 42 years of age and 3 years ago i had an mri scan which states that my L1-2, L2-3, L3-4 Disc spaces - Unremarkable apart from bilateral mild facet joint osteoarthritis, L4-L5 disc space broad based disc bukging seen causing ,ild impingement of thecal sac without evidence of nerve root compromise. (bilateral mild facet joint osteoarthritis) L5-S1 Disc Space, Once again a broad disc bulge seen without nerve root compromise. (bilateral mild facet joint osteoarthritis) Conclusion No evidence of nerve root compromise. Broad based disc bulging seen in L4-5 and L5-S1 disc spaces without evidence of nerve root compromise. bilateral mild facet joint osteoarthritis. At the moment for the year my feet and shins especailly on my left side have been so swollen some times when walking my hip starts hurting and then i can not walk very far with out the pain then starting in my lower back. Also if I am stood over doing something the bottom of my back hurts as well as my hip. Is there something I can take to get the swelling down in my feet and back. My doctor has put me on water tablets but does not seem to be working.