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Need Advice On MRI Report

i have left leg and back pain. i am 269 in weigh. mri l-3 there is disc bulging with shallow component of superimposed left paracectral/lateral disc protrusion. this deforms the left anterior margin of the thecal sac and extends into the left neural foramen mildly contacting the exiting l2 root. the rt neural foramen is patent. what does mri mean?
Tue, 20 May 2014
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This refers to the disc at level ? L 2 - L 3 showing degenerative changes where the disc between two small bones has slipped backwards and is causing pressure and narrowing of the spinal canal. This can also cause pressure in the neural foramina on either side which causes pain due to impinging of L 2 nerve roots more on the left side.

You may need to also discuss weight reduction measures with you doctors. The nerve pain may be controlled with restricted physical activity and pain relief medication. Please do not do heavy physical activity till you are comfortable. If the pain persists in spite of restricted physical activity and proper pain relief medications for few months then surgical treatment can be thought of. Laser assisted surgery is becoming popular in this area.
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Need Advice On MRI Report

This refers to the disc at level ? L 2 - L 3 showing degenerative changes where the disc between two small bones has slipped backwards and is causing pressure and narrowing of the spinal canal. This can also cause pressure in the neural foramina on either side which causes pain due to impinging of L 2 nerve roots more on the left side. You may need to also discuss weight reduction measures with you doctors. The nerve pain may be controlled with restricted physical activity and pain relief medication. Please do not do heavy physical activity till you are comfortable. If the pain persists in spite of restricted physical activity and proper pain relief medications for few months then surgical treatment can be thought of. Laser assisted surgery is becoming popular in this area.