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Diagnosed With Schmorl S Syndrome, Getting Worse. What Can Be Done?

I was diagnosed with schmorl s syndrome 5 years ago (when I had excellent insurance) thru MRI , my dr missed it and I have been getting increasingly worse over time. do you think it s too late for me and I will just have this forever? It appears he didn t even read the report, and now I have NO insurance and no way to get to a pain management office because our locality only has a family type clinic.
Fri, 22 Nov 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

Schmorls nodules are vertical herniations of disc material into the vertebrae. These are mostly asymptomatic and their role in causing back pain is controversial. Since you have not mentioned the report detail completely, it is difficult to assess your present situation that may be due to Schmorls nodule as per MRI done five years back.

Since schmorls nodule is more likely to be seen with other degenerative changes, consulting your doctor and re assessing your pain might be necessary.

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Diagnosed With Schmorl S Syndrome, Getting Worse. What Can Be Done?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Schmorls nodules are vertical herniations of disc material into the vertebrae. These are mostly asymptomatic and their role in causing back pain is controversial. Since you have not mentioned the report detail completely, it is difficult to assess your present situation that may be due to Schmorls nodule as per MRI done five years back. Since schmorls nodule is more likely to be seen with other degenerative changes, consulting your doctor and re assessing your pain might be necessary. Hope this helps