Originally Posted by tabithad83

I'm 30 y/o female that's been dealing with back pain since I was actually about 8 years old. I made the mistake about 6 years ago and went to a "Pain Management" clinic in Houston, Texas. They doped me up with Lortabs, Somas & Xanax and never even sent me for an MRI or X Rays. About 6 months ago I quit going because I was ready to get off of all those meds and better myself, and actually find out where this pain was coming from. I went to a local PCP that accepted me, he gave me the pain meds but dropped my qty per month. They sent me for an MRI and now to get my results I'd have to wait until December for an appointment. I know that no one can give me exact answers but can anyone help me with the basics of what all this means?!? Please, I'd really like to know what I'm looking at.

At L1-2 There is mild diskogenic spondylosis but no compromise.
At L2-3 There is mild diskogenic spondylosis but no compromise.
No significant disease at L3-4
At L4-5 There is diffuse intervertebral disk bulging greater left sided resulting in mild narrowing of the neural foramina.
At L5-S1 There is facet and diskogenic spondylosis with sub annular hyperintensity seen signal consistent with annular tear and diffuse bulging but no compromise identified.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks.