Well, I have never done this before. I recently have been diagnosed with some spinal stenosis and a protruding disc and I was curious as to who all out there can give me ideas as what to do or where to go from here. I have suffered the pain for a long time. ( I am only 29 in a couple weeks, but have injuries from when I was young). I have an MRI test of my lumbar spine and the results I have no idea what they really mean...and was wondering if I post what it says maybe someone can explain to me what it means. I had an apt with a pain management doctor but when I realized all he does is help manage the pain I wanted to find an actual surgeon who can tell me if I am a good candidate for anything like minor invasive surgery. (no way I will have a full blown surgery on my spine, unless i was desperate beyond any other help).

I hope to talk to some knowledgeable people on here and exchange experiences. The doctor I was referred to seems to have a lower rating on doctor sites I have found, so that is also making me nervous about receiving an adequate diagnosis.

Hope to chat with you all soon,

Christina