Neck Question

[bufloguy]

Just got the results back for an MRI on my neck, but I don't see the Dr. for several weeks. Could someone please let me know what the results mean? Thanks in advance!

FINDINGS: Alignment of the spine is normal. Thecal sac is normal at craniovertebral junction, Cl-2 and C2-3.

At C3-4, neural foramina are normal. No spinal stenosis is seen.

At C4-5, mild foraminal narrowing is present. There is a small posterior spur with mild protrusion of disc causing mild compression of thecal sac.

At C5-6, disc osteophyte complex noted because of cervical spondylosis, more prominent to the left causing mild compression of thecal sac. The right neural foramen is normal. Mile left foraminal narrowing is present.

At C6-7, large extruded disc is seen located posterior and central causing spinal canal stenosis and cord compression. Neural foramina have adequate size.

At C7-T1, small posterior and central disc protrusion is seen causing mild compression of thecal sac. Neural foramina are normal.

Impression:

1. Large extruded disc at C6-7 located posterior and central

causing cord compression.

2. Mild changes of cervical spondylosis at C4-5, C5-6 causing

mild compression of thecal sac.

3. Mild foraminal narrowing at C4-5 and mild narrowing of the

left C5-6 neural foramen.

[bufloguy]

Purple,

Your preaching to the choir. I've been sseing the chiropractor since '92. When I have flareups, there is nothing better! Unfortunately as I get older, the flareups are more frequent, more often and more painful!

[Pete53]

I don't use a chiropractor cause I hurt so bad now I am afraid it will hurt worse. However my younger Brother Steve is has a Degree in Massage Therapy and from time to time he works on my feet and knees and I always feel better after that. I don't have a completely closed mind as I like DO's over MD's and for my New Years Resolution I will see if I can find a chiropractor who accepts my Medicare Advantage Plan.

I will let you know of progress or lack of it. As of this morning my left shoulder hurts, neck and lower back both my knees and my feet. I have noticed that when I am in pain it does not help my sleep. For those on Hadit with much more pain than I have now you have my sympathies. I hate to even imagine how it could get any worse.

So as I sit in my computer room and contemplate how I can survive Christmas this year Mrs Pete has decided that she wants to go to Target and Bed Bath and Beyond today. We have not been out of the house together in over a month but we are going to try and launch. If we just go to one I will be impressed.

She told me that she does not want anything for Xmas cause she already bought hers. I guess its supposed to be a surprise for me.

Sorry for rambling but I am in a super aroused state of anxiety and very concerned about going to Target 4 Blocks away and than Bed Bath and Beyond about 3 miles. I have been taking 3 mgs of klonopin in place of Xanax with 1 MG of Xanax PRN since Oct 20th and have a shadow appointment at VA for 12/31/2009.

Pete

Edited December 3, 2008 by Pete53