Findings: modic type 2 changes in l5-s1.

Otherwise no abnormal marrow signal. Disc dessication at l2-l3 andl5-s1. Conus appropriately sighted at L1. Some loss of fat in the foramen of L5 s1 on the right side. No obvious comprise of the l5 root. On the left side nerve root is displaced posteriorly.

At l5 -s1 generalised disc bulge. This disc bulge in combination with osteophytes, but predominately osteophyte in a far lateral left lateral position results in loss of fat! Then the conclusion says degenerative disc disease with potential for compromise of the left L5 nerve root in a far lateral position, predominately secondary to osteophyte? ?

Also moderate facet joint disease on this level. have looked up in bits and pieces and still none the wiser I am on lyrica tramadol naproxen robaxin diezepan amongst others and totally agony and now I have just found out that I am pregnant! !

I have no idea how to cope me n my partner have 6 kids between us and our youngest is only 10 months but any help would be very grateful thanks x

I moved your post to our Spinal forum for best fit.

I hope you talk with your OB/GYN about the meds & any possible issues..
hope you can find some alternative pain control options also.

What specifically are your symptoms, what was the provocative event that caused them and were the type II Modic changes noted on the T1 or T2 weighted sequences? And since you have type II Modic signal change, your age???

I dont understand as that's all my mri says I am 32 I have suffered lower back pain for over 12 years I dont Remember anything specific happened though have had a few falls. It used to flare up monthly and I couldn't walk now its every few days I have constantly pain down the front and back of legs I can't lift my baby I cant sit for 5 mins without pain fron lower back and legs I struggle everyday with normal household chores ive only recently got this mri and no doctor has explained what any of it means I am on waiting list for epidural injections

Hi Marissa, feel free to PM me with your specific questions