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05-23-2013, 09:23 PM | #4 | |||
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While you have several quite small herniations, none should be causing the pain you describe.
The T8-9 "flattens the front margin of the cord" but there is no cord stenosis or narrowing. So the T8-9 isn't really doing the cord any real damage at this point. At L4-5 with the bulge of the disc annulus & disc protrusion & annular tear abutting the nerve root -- that could HURT. Anytime we mess around with nerve roots, it does hurt. However, I still don't think this is a surgical event. I would HOPE no surgeon would do surgery, as I just don't think it's called for -- YET. And your pain would probably NOT be relieved. I know you're hurting, and you should probably see a pain management doctor if you haven't already. The only trouble with them is that they always want to do steroid injections -- and they rarely work. But, I hope you find some relief. Please take care and God bless. Let us know what happens, will you PLEASE? I'd REALLY LIKE TO KNOW! Big hugs, Lee
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