im new here but ive been in pain with my lower back for about 12 months and the doc finally did an mri dont quite understand if u all could give me some help id love it here is the mri report

@L2-3 there is a mild degree of central and right sided asymmetric buldging of the disc.@L4-5 there is an anteroior and right sided impression on the thecal sac related to asymmetric buldging of the disc w/moderate degree of right sided neural foramina encroachment related to right lateral disc protusion.mild degree of bilaterial hypertrophic facet joint change at L4-5 and L5-S1 decreased signal intensity as well as mild diffuse buldging of the disc at the L2-3 level. dont understand any of this and dont have a back doctor here, please anyone who can give input. jlmullins in ashland ky.

Hi
so sorry for all the pain you have been in

I copied your post over to our Spinal Forum so you can also check there for replies...here is the link
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...ad.php?t=44245

welcome and I hope you find pain relief

Hi jlmullins520! Welcome to NeuroTalk!

I'm sorry about all the pain you're having with your back - there are a lot of people here that have back problems so hopefully they will chime in and give you some of their feedback.

Hello jlmullins520! A big welcome from me as well.

I do feel for you, having to put up with terrible back pain. Now that you have your MRI films and report, your doctor should be able to advise you where you go from here.

I see that Chemar has directed you to the Spinal Forum, where you're bound to meet some wonderful people in similar positions to yourself.

Another forum which may be useful to you is the Chronic Pain Forum, and here's the link to that one : http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum10.html

It's really great to meet you! I'm so sorry for the problems you're having with your back. I had both a neurologist and a neurosurgeon explain that stuff to me, but basically what it seemed to come down to was that the soft tissue between the bones or the vertebra of my spine were bulging out in one place and letting two of the vertebra rub together when I bent over in a certain way. Your problem sounds a little more complicated, though. I would definitely recommend that you research it thoroughly before going through any surgery or anything like that. I hope you come back to visit us from time to time, and let us know how you are doing. Good luck and the best of wishes to you!

Idealist

Hi Jlmullins! Welcome to NeuroTalk!

I'm sorry to learn of your difficulties, it all sounds horrid. Take a look at the link provided by Chemar where you'll find many caring, supportive friends. Join in anywhere and let us know if we can assist you with anything.