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Q: Hello, I Got a Discogram Today.
asked by: darkrom on October 5th, 2005
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I've had every test in athe book and all have been positive. Today I had a discogram. It was very painful :( anyway here is my picture from the discogram. Tell me what you thoink.




Doc says it's l5-s1, and may be able to be carved a little instead of fusion. What do you think? Thank you for your help! I'll check back later today!



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IMShirl replied on October 5th, 2005
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Darkrom ~

oh, I remember the discograms all to well. I have had several in the past for cervical and lumbar disc problems. Well, the good thing is that it was painful. Now your doctor knows what he is looking at for surgery. Your l5-s1 does look different from the other levels. L5-s1 disc space does look pretty narrowed but, your doctor says no fusion hey? There are other forums where you can get more help with your questions, if you want them?

When you say carved do you mean a discectomy?
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darkrom replied on October 5th, 2005
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Yes please, and what do you mean narrow, whats that mean exactly? I noticed it was close together.. :(

and thanks.
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IMShirl replied on October 5th, 2005
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Darkrom ~

when I say narrow what I am saying is the disc between the l5 vertebra and the s1 vertebrae looks like it dehydrated some and the l5 and s1 vertebra are closer together which is called spinal stenosis. So when you said you noticed it closer together that is what I meant by narrowed.

I will send you some links through private message ok?

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darkrom replied on October 5th, 2005
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Ok thanks a lot!
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IMShirl replied on October 5th, 2005
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Your welcome. :d if you want more let me know? I always have believed that there isn't just one forum for everyone. We all have to find the right one for each of us. :d
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darkrom replied on October 5th, 2005
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Does spinal stenosis usually require surgery?
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IMShirl replied on October 5th, 2005
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Darkrom ~

I will post on the other board a reply to this if that is ok?
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darkrom replied on October 5th, 2005
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Sure :)
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