[bizi]

I know this is off topic but also know that some of you folks suffer with back issues so forgive me for posting this here.
I also posted it in the spinal forum.
thanks.
bizi

My neice had an MRI done today with the rultant report:

Broad subligamentous disk extrusion is noted resulting in a mild dural sac compression. a broad annular fissure posteriorly inferiorly is associated with the extrusion. This extends slightly inferior to the disk space at the L5-S1 area.


She has had back pains since last april that went away with PT but have come back 100 worse just 3 weeks ago after starting cheerleading again. She is the "base" so every one climbs on top of her.

Her pediatrition examed her and noted neuropathy in her left foot ..kind of like a clubing, she cant curl her toes and numbness and now it is also in her left arm as well...still awaiting those results.

I don't quite understand what this all means...could this be permnanent nerve damage?

bizi

[NurseNancy]

i'm not sure what it exactly means bizi but i'm sorry she's going thru this.
looks like the cheerleading is out for now.

i wonder if they did an injection if it would help decrease the swelling and decrease the sx's.

i have a disc at L5 too with back pain and the injections helped a lot.

i saw a pain specialist who read the mri and did the injections.
i was referred from my neuro.

maybe a 2nd opinion?

[bizi]

thanks judy, I jsut discovered yoiur reply thank you.
she has more testing tomorrow will know more then.
bizi