[labra74163]

I am a 49 year old female from uk.I am having problems with my back and need to have more surgery. Am slightly confused by my 2nd MRI report hoping to get someone to translate it into understandable english for me hope you's can help. I had laminectomy and foraminotmy march 30 2011 for stenosis l4/5 and l5/s1. Was really looking forward to no pain at last after all problems. However in september 2011 I was at work and sneezed well to ouch is an understaement 5 weeks off work was the order of the day couln,t walkk/sit/lay or lounge .Sleep deprivation is torture, but worked through it all on a daily basis. Had a phone call from operating hospital in November 2011. Asked me to have another 2nd MRI done and to ensure it was sent to them from my hospital.MRI done 14th December 2011. here it is> 14/12/2011 NUCLEAR MAGN.RESON. abnormal original result MRI SPINE LUMBAR SACRAL mri spine lumbar/sacral
clincal h/o l5/s1 stenosis,left-sided l4/5nerve root symptoms. followup scan advised by neurosurgeons at( hospital where operated) ongoing lumbar pain +++ MRI spine lumbar /sacral:
comparison is made with the previous scan of 26/06/2010. at l4/5 and l5/s1 there has been a posterior decompression with abscence of the spinous process and distortion of the soft tissues posterioirly. appearences have improved somewhat but there remains quite marked stenosis of the central canal and lateral recesses due to marked facet joint hypertrophy,exacerbated byshort pedicles and small disc bulge. part of the central canal stenosis is due to a 1.2x0.6 cm synovial cyst arising from the degenerate right l4/5 facet joint. this displaces the theca (image4.11).there is possible compression of the l5 and s1 roots bilaterally, within the lumbar recesses. at other lumbar and lower thoracic levels the discs are relatively well preserved with no othe significant disc protrusion and neurologiacl compromise. on the basis of marrow signal there is no evidence of infection or malignancy. no significant malaglignment. no vertrbal body collapse. no evidence of pars defects normal distal cord. coment persisting central canal and lateral recess stenosis at l4/5 and l5/s1. well there it is i sort of know that i am to have another oiperation in approx 12 weeks time for tissue damage and " a laminectomy further north of the spine" also nopt sure if cyst is synovial may be csf? what ? thats spinal fluid!! anyway i will be laid flat after op for 4/5 days(sedated i hope)expect to stay longer in hospital than last march .ok i can take that but another 8 weeks off work NOOOOOO.there is alot to understand and take in help me please.

[Lara]

Hi there.

Welcome to the NeuroTalk Support Groups.

Here is the link to the Spinal Disorders & Back Pain Forum here. I'm sure the members there will be able to help you with some of your questions.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

Wishing you well.

[Rrae]

Welcome to NT!

You've found a great place for support and understanding.
I see that Lara has given you the link to the Spinal forum.
My heart goes out to you - I know how devestating back problems can be. No good for our quality of life.

You'll meet alot of friendly folks here, so make yourself at home. Just holler if you have any questions or need help finding your way around!

It's great to have you!

Caring,
Rae

[ginnie]

Welcome to Neuro Talk. This is the right place to talk about back issues, that is for sure. I have cervical issues, and that brought me to this site two years ago. One of the first things I did was get the support here, and then I really started to do my homework. Look up each word on Google. Once you know all the difinations, it will help you to understand your MRI. The synovial cyst, if it is indeed anywhere near the canal, you would be feeling that pain. Others here will help you with more of the interpretation. Please do get a second opinion before you submit to another surgery. The more surgery you have to do, there is more risk. I am so sorry you have to go through this. Nt will be here to help you sort through this, and help you face the upcoming proceedure. I received alot of helpful information, when I understood the medical language for my Own MRI. I do wish you all the best. ginnie

[Darlene]

labra,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number and caring fellow members here, you will see we are supportive and relaxing place. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways. Looks as though you have already been making your way around.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene