Sciatica Support Group
Sciatica is a term meaning pain that originates from compression of the sciatic nerve, the longest and largest nerve in the body. If the sciatic nerve is pinched or compressed (perhaps by a bulging disc in the low back) a patient may experience leg pain--the classic symptom of sciatica.
Everything was about the same as my MRI last June except for L4-5:
Annular tear, shallow bulge, subtle anterolisthesis, mild bifacet arthropathy. Asymmetric left greater than right facet arthopathy and lateral recess crowding due to ligamentum flavum thickening and spurring. A small leftward protrusion is also noted. Mild central stenosis. Haven't been back to my neurosurgeon yet, but he has suggested surgery. Many of you have advised against it.
Also on the report it had : At the film's edge, pancreatic head is prominent relative to the pancreatic body and tail. 2.7 cm. in diameter without a focal lesion. Don't know what that means, but am sending the report to my primary care doctor also. Said a CT or ultrasound may be of value to further characterize the pancreas. Sounds like some of the panacreas was seen on the film and that is why it was reported.
Annular tear, shallow bulge, subtle anterolisthesis, mild bifacet arthropathy. Asymmetric left greater than right facet arthopathy and lateral recess crowding due to ligamentum flavum thickening and spurring. A small leftward protrusion is also noted. Mild central stenosis. Haven't been back to my neurosurgeon yet, but he has suggested surgery. Many of you have advised against it.
Also on the report it had : At the film's edge, pancreatic head is prominent relative to the pancreatic body and tail. 2.7 cm. in diameter without a focal lesion. Don't know what that means, but am sending the report to my primary care doctor also. Said a CT or ultrasound may be of value to further characterize the pancreas. Sounds like some of the panacreas was seen on the film and that is why it was reported.
You report sugggests you need Physical therapy to strengthen your core muscles and thus roll back some of the problems noted in L4-L5.
The ultrasound of the pancreas sounds important because they are suggesting you may have a tumor as implied by the shape of the pancreas. However, that suggestion is not necessarily significant. Often time organ shapes are abnormal and not from the presence of any sort of tumor.
have alot of discomfort. You can get an epidural injection which can help ease the
discomfort. i also heard Acupunture can help.
The surgery option is up to you but find out
what exactly it will consist of and get testimonials from others. I'am waiting to get my new mri as well. Sort of in the same boat as you are. wishing us both the best.