Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Clarendon Hills, IL USA
Back Mri Translation Posted: 11-17-06 21:34pm
Does anyone know what this means?
Findings: the l5-s1 level, there is a
small broad based central herniation with
slight impingement upon the thecal sac and
s1 nerve roots. There may be bilateral
pars defects at the l5 level with bone
marrow edema and hypertrophic bony
changes. There are moderate bilateral
foraminal stenoses at this level. The
l1-l2, l2-l3, l3-l4 and l4-l5 discs are
unremarkable. The bones are intact.
There are no intradural abnormalities.
Impression: small broad based central
herniation at the l5-s1 level. There may
be abilateral pars defects at the l5
level.
Is this the standard response for an mri
reading?
I've had back pain come and go for about 4
years and at that same time my back pain
started, I started having a lot of strange
ailments. I became gluten sensitive, my
feet are always hot, and I am extremely
sensitive to smells (perfumes, gas,
exhaust). Could these ailments be the
result of a herniated disk? Any help
would be great.
