Hi Sandy,

I'm definately NOT a doctor, but I've had enough MRI's of my own explained to me that I should be able to give you a little bit of info on yours... here's what I understand it to mean... if I get anything wrong, someone else can jump in and correct me!! LOL

L2-3 moderate asymetric bulge greater towards right, mild spinal stenosis
This means you have a bulge in your disc (to the right) with a mild compression on your spinal cord

L3-4 moderate bulge, mild facet hypertrophy , mild left lateral recess and neural foramen stenosis
This level also has a bulge in the disc, again mild, you also have an enlargement of the facet joint (this is wear the nerves come out) and neural foramen stenosis means there is a narrowing of the area where the nerves pass through to your upper or lower limbs.

L4-5 Moderate bulge, moderate facet hypertrophy, mild spinal stenosis
This level also has a bulge, a little bit more then the above level, moderate. (everything is measured in mild, moderate or severe in these tests). Spinal stenosis means compression on the spinal cord.

L5-S1 moderate bulge a facet hypertrophy, moderate right neural foramen stenosis. Degenerative changes and dextro convex scoliosis of lumbar spine

degenerative changes occur with everyone, it's how our joints age and essential loose the cushiness and go flat as we age, scoliosis deals with the curvature of your spine, meaning it's crooked and most likely pushing on nerves causing you pain.

My descriptions are pretty basic, but it is my understanding in real terms. I had similar descriptions on my MRI.

I agree with Doc, you should address your pain issues with your doctor, I would not think it wise for you to rush into another major surgery with what your body is already healing from. Give your body a change to heal before you put it under any more stress. Be kind to yourself.

There should be a way to control your pain, so talk to your GP about this.

I hope this helps a little bit. Wishing you less pain and much healing.
Cathie