I posted this on the Spinal Disorders forum and haven't had any feedback, any of you have any comments?

I have been suffering with my back and sacroiliac joints for a long time. I have diagnosed Sjogrens Syndrome and Seronegative Spondylarthropathy. I suffer with major pain on the left side and walk with a limp. I just had an MRI of the sacroilliac joints that said the "sacroiliac joints are patent. No sacral nerve root lesions or masses are appreciated. There is no visible presacral soft tissue mass." Impression was : Normal MRI of the sacrum. and.....

MRI of the lumbar and sacral spine: Everything was fine until "L4-5: Small 1-2 mm posterolateral bulges which do not enhance are present within each posterolateral region: however, they do not cause significant canal stenosis or neural foraminal encroachment. L5-S1: A 4mm paracentral disk protrusion with mild central canal stenosis and probable right S1 nerve root impingement."

The bone scan of the knee is fine. No loose parts. Whew, dodged that bullet.

The facet joints that were severely degenerating according to the MRI done in Dec. at the Neuro's request in Dallas, were not even mentioned.

I don't know what to think. What I get from the above info is...everything's fine. But I can't walk, can't stand up, walk with a limp, sit down groaning like an old woman. My back and knee hurt! So blast it, everything is not fine! Not sure what to do next. And on top of all this...musn't forget, the neuropathy. I don't see the doctor who ordered these until Monday week. The doctor at the pain clinic gave these to me.

Now from this, I'm getting...no real problem. I don't understand. Can anyone enlighten me? Is there a problem I'm not seeing in the report. I know it says probable right S1 nerve root impingement. My right side doesn't hurt except for the sensory feelings in my leg and foot. It's the left side that hurts.

Anything?
Billye