[dwigs]

Thanks for this forum.
I have never had any back issues & have absolutely no idea what to expect BUT, I have read enough post to believe I could use some advise from others experience. My symptoms have been present for 8 weeks. Some improvement from Chiropractic.
MRI showed "S1-S2 level shows bilateral small Tarlov cysts with mild smooth expansion/ end oatmeal remodeling of the sacral neural exit canals." "L5-S1i intervertebral disc has severe narrowing most marked posteriorly. The moderately dehydrated intervertebral disc has mild posterior broad based annular bulging producing direct contact upon the S1 nerve root bilaterally greater on The left side."

I have no idea what that really means.
Pain levels walking are 0-1.
Pain levels laying down 0-1 but sleep has been restless for years.
Pain levels while sitting have become 1-2
Pain levels when standing up & first 10 steps are 7-8

This has been pretty consistent for 8 weeks now.

My urgent question is:
I'm scheduled next week for "epidural steroid pain management injections"
The imaging medical clinic will preform procedures.

I understand this is not a fix but,... Is there a high risk of making things worse ???

[Darlene]

dwigs,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Click on the following forum there you will find some great fellow members to help you out.

Tarlov cysts:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum73.html

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene