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What Does Signal Loss At Lower 2 Disc Levels Means?
In 2009 I had an MRI. It stated signal loss at lower 2 disc levels. L3 and L4 mild bulge and hypertrophic change with minimal enroachment on the spinal canal. L4 and L5 small central disc protrusion. Symmetrial disc bulge along with faet hypertrophy narrows the lateral recesses. L5-S1 asymmetrical disc bulge present with bilateral facet hypertrophy. Also narrowing of thge lateral reesses, mainly the right. Very minimal central disc protrusion is present. Now, I am hurt so bad at night that I hate to lie down. After working 12 hours, I am finding the pain almost unbearable with slight numbness down right leg. What exactly does the MRI say and what do I need to do now?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
the mri means u have a disc prolapse with ligment hypertrophy and degenerative changes in disc .
the disc problem is more so on the right side.
u need to take complete bed rest for 7 days and after the pain reduces , do some exercises.dont lift any heavy things.
the disc problem is more so on the right side.
u need to take complete bed rest for 7 days and after the pain reduces , do some exercises.dont lift any heavy things.
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