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What Does L5/S1 Disc Space Is Narrowed With Developing Facetal Arthritis Indicate?

L5/S1 disc space is narrowed with developing facetal arthrosis. My right leg is not numb but cannot feel the difference between hot or cold. Cannot feel temperature.Does this relate to the radiology report.

I have no high bold pressure or heart problems,42 years old,60 kg and in very good health.I am not on any chronic medication.
Fri, 1 Aug 2014
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1.You don't have to be on any medication or underlying medical conditions to have disc space narrowing.
2.They are degenerative changes which occur by age related, body weight , heavy work related, sitting position, excessive usage of joints,trauma.
3.The numb ness id felt because of the disc disease which causing narrowing, the disc might be compressing the nerve posteriorly, or chord.
4.Get an MRI done it will give you the exact picture of the nerve / chord condition.
5.You will not feel any thing like temperature or cold of this reason.( disc disease)
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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What Does L5/S1 Disc Space Is Narrowed With Developing Facetal Arthritis Indicate?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.You don t have to be on any medication or underlying medical conditions to have disc space narrowing. 2.They are degenerative changes which occur by age related, body weight , heavy work related, sitting position, excessive usage of joints,trauma. 3.The numb ness id felt because of the disc disease which causing narrowing, the disc might be compressing the nerve posteriorly, or chord. 4.Get an MRI done it will give you the exact picture of the nerve / chord condition. 5.You will not feel any thing like temperature or cold of this reason.( disc disease) Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.