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Should I Be Concerned For A Cyst On The Right Side Of The L4-L5?

should I be concerned with a 8mm cyst on the right side of the L4-L5, and am having lower back pain and it radiates down into my legs?should I be concerned with a 8mm cyst on the right side of the L4-L5, and am having lower back pain and it radiates down into my legs?
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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yeah, probably but not generally because of the cyst. Malignancy of a CYST in an area where malignancy about never starts off, is just bordering on totally impossible. So, cancer is not a realistic worry. Normal stuff is a worry.
My aunt on my wife's side had a burst blood blister INSIDE of the spinal canal that caused all sorts of irritation. That is pretty rare.
and, the only cysts I ever see in my patients are either from a congenital defect where the spine is falling apart (they would have mentioned that) or if there is mild to moderate arthritis with basically an internal blister. The blister isn't that much of an issue. Bigtime arthritis IS and is very common.
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Should I Be Concerned For A Cyst On The Right Side Of The L4-L5?

yeah, probably but not generally because of the cyst. Malignancy of a CYST in an area where malignancy about never starts off, is just bordering on totally impossible. So, cancer is not a realistic worry. Normal stuff is a worry. My aunt on my wife s side had a burst blood blister INSIDE of the spinal canal that caused all sorts of irritation. That is pretty rare. and, the only cysts I ever see in my patients are either from a congenital defect where the spine is falling apart (they would have mentioned that) or if there is mild to moderate arthritis with basically an internal blister. The blister isn t that much of an issue. Bigtime arthritis IS and is very common.