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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Please explain,I know I have arthritis in my neck,Been told by mri s in the past that I have DDD,MRI now shows sorry last MRI done 3yrs.ago showed c6-c7 herniated disc.I started hurting and burning middle back shoulders and shoulder blades down arms have limited range,hands feel weird.I could go on,but I ll just give you the MRI results!Disc c3-through disc c7.Mild uncovertebral joint hypertrophy in all.Disc space narrowing in c4-5&c5-6.Bar-like disc osteophyte complex which compression minimal cord on all.Mild narrowing of the right neural foramen on all.IMPRESSION:Uncovertebral joint hypertrophy with bar-like disc asteophyte complexes resulting in minimal cord compression and mild neural foraminal stenosis.Disc narrowing which the other Dr.said it was herniated disc.The Dr.that did the MRI,I apologize the Dr.that ordered the MRI,did not go over the MRI RESULTS with me,he just said I have arthritis in my neck,and laughed, He is a ortho$sports Med of Duke university,working out of Clayton N.C.!He said nothing else except my shoulder is frozen and ordered PT,x-ray on shoulder showed nothing,it did show DDD his P.A.,couldn t believe it,he teared up,the Nurse called me yesterday 3 times crying! On paper he did not ask me my pain range but put on report severe pain at least 9/10.And would not give me any pain meds.and laughed well,excuse my language,had the biggest shit eating smile on his face.PLEASE GIVE ME SOME INFORMATION.OPTIONS THAT WILL HELP.THIS PAIN IS WORSE THAN WHEN I HAD A HYSTERECTOMY!!! Sorry I am 50yrs.old.I have been on disability for 20yrs.I m sorry I wasted your time.I can t afford your opinion,I m a strong person and I ve been sick All my life and just have gotten stable in my illnesses.I never wanted to be in a position to not be able to go outside,like I was for many years.But I had a good taste of happiness for 8months.I m a survivor!Thanks for your help.Yours truly. Karen S.Barney
Tue, 28 Jul 2015
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Hello.
Thank you for contacting HCM.

I have gone through your question and firstly I would like to reassure you that hopefully with time the pain will subside. As far as your MRI report is concerned, there are two areas of concern to rule out stenosis...first is the spinal canal stenosis and the second is the exiting neural foraminae stenosis.
As your report indicates there are only mild changes effecting both these areas so hopefully the pain you are feeling is not because of these stenosis.
However, in patients who have DDD ( degenerative disc disease), who have only disease of the disc without causing herniation, can cause localized pain and may require pain management.

I would suggest you consult your local physician for clinical evaluation and further management such as pain meds and physiotherapy if indicated clinically.
The pain of spinal diseases last for considerable amount of time but is treatable and you will get through this phase with strength and strong will power.

I hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact HCM again if you have any concerns.
Wishing you good health.
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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Hello. Thank you for contacting HCM. I have gone through your question and firstly I would like to reassure you that hopefully with time the pain will subside. As far as your MRI report is concerned, there are two areas of concern to rule out stenosis...first is the spinal canal stenosis and the second is the exiting neural foraminae stenosis. As your report indicates there are only mild changes effecting both these areas so hopefully the pain you are feeling is not because of these stenosis. However, in patients who have DDD ( degenerative disc disease), who have only disease of the disc without causing herniation, can cause localized pain and may require pain management. I would suggest you consult your local physician for clinical evaluation and further management such as pain meds and physiotherapy if indicated clinically. The pain of spinal diseases last for considerable amount of time but is treatable and you will get through this phase with strength and strong will power. I hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact HCM again if you have any concerns. Wishing you good health.