What does my MRI mean?
 

Hello everyone.. My name is Vannie and I found this site by searching for information on my thoracic mri results. I have been having pain for many years and nothing is working to make it better. I had an mri done and these are the results. Can someone tell me if this is something that should have attention.
The thoracic vertebra are normal height and normally aligned with normal marrow signal intensity, No acute osseous changes seen changes seen in the thoracic vertebra. There is a benign osseous vertebral hemangioma in the L1 vertebral body containing fat. This is less than a centimeter size.
There is a posterior and left posterior disc protrusion at the t-9 t-10 level. This is best visualized on the sagittal images. This impinges on but does not compress or displace the med and left side of the cord.
There is mild posterior disc protrusion at the t-7 t-8 level, narrowing the subarachnoid space but not impinging on or compressing the cord.There is mild posterior disc protrusion at the t-6 t7 level with narrowing of the subarachoid space with no cord involvement.
Thoracic cord appears normal in size, shape and signal intensity. The conus ends at about the t-12 level
Is this serious or should I brush it off *** the doctors have? I don't understand what any of these means but, I do understand the pain I am in. What should I do? Please help me..

Hi Vanniemichelle
 

Leesa is best at picking apart the MRI. However I can tell you a few things in general to help. I you have NO cord compression, and all the verterbre say "Mild" , that is an indicator to do nothing. These surgeries for this condition are servious, and I would not do the surgery for it unless it stated " severe". I do wish you all the best. ginnie

Have you had any physical therapy to help with the pain?
Some spinal therapists can even do some minor alignment work if needed.

Hello & Welcome!!
 

Vannie,

:Wave-Hello: 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.

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


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