Mri scan of sciatic nerve

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Avatar n tn Hi there, Well the most telling thing from your scan is . . . . No evidence of a significant disc protrusion into the spinal canal. . . . so sciatica (or other nerve pain) should not be a problem as sciatica is the impingement of the sciatic nerve at some point along it's length. That is where the problem lies . . . spinal and neuro surgeons only recognise disc or spine related nerve impingment when it relates to sciatic nerve impingment.
Avatar m tn Burning sensation and other radiating leg pain are normally due to an impingement of the sciatic nerve in the lower back, and would usually show up on an MRI scan. A disc prolapse being the most usual. But as the sciatic nerve is the longest in the body it can be impinged anywhere along it's length, the piriformis muscle area being an alternative to lower back impingement. Check it out on google.
Avatar f tn Presumably, you have a problem with the sciatic nerve. If so, the answer to your question is absolutely. Avoid massaging the lumbar area as this will only exacerbate the inflammation. You have to go to a rehabilitation specialist who will demonstrate exercises and then you will show him/her you have learned the drill. Count on at least six sessions. Ideally this person will be referred by your physician, and will know the results of the MRI. This will be the best money you ever spent.
Avatar f tn I have told several people who have had this type pain and they have gotten their dr to prescribe for them and it has worked well for all of them. It did not help my back pain but certainly was a miracle for that sciatic nerve leg pain.
1330225 tn?1275218398 This burning sensation you are having can occur due to impingement, irritation or compression of nerve of leg or spine. Most frequently involved nerve is lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh (which is branch of femoral nerve). This condition is called meralgia paraesthetica which manifests itself as pain, tingling or burning sensation of knee.
Avatar f tn It hasn't been unheard of for endometriosis to implant on the sciatic nerve-one doctor told me it can implant as high as the lungs and the brain. Endometriosis can only be officially diagnosed by laparoscopy but a CT scan or MRI could show inflammation. Endo can be very inflammatory to the organs and tissues of the body.
Avatar m tn I am 52, and have had severe sciatic nerve pain for months. An MRI was done and shows herniated disks in L3, L4, L5 and also, discs S1, and S2. Was told that the nerve could actually be seen spasming during the MRI and it is the S1, and S2 discs are compressing the sciatic nerve, and was sent to a neurosurgeon. I am facing surgery in the next few weeks. Would like to ask if anyone else has had this procedure done and how successful it was.
1880388 tn?1320635691 Sciatica produces shooting/burns/stabbing pains through the buttocks and can travel as far down to the ankles. It occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed, typically caused by the disc between the L5 and S1 vertebrae in the lumbar (low back) spine. Nana_28: Your MRI also suggests that you have osteoarthritis within the vertebrae in your spine.
Avatar f tn Piriformis syndrome is named for the piriformis muscle and the pain caused when the muscle irritates the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle is located in the lower part of the spine, connects to the thighbone, and assists in hip rotation. The sciatic nerve runs beneath the piriformis muscle. Piriformis syndrome develops when muscle spasms develop in the piriformis muscle thereby compressing the sciatic nerve.
Avatar n tn This sounds like her sciatic nerve has been affected. The scaitic nerve originates in the low back and goes through the buttocks and all the way down the leg to the toes. If irritated, it can cause excruciating pain. This could be irritated by the bulging disks in your mothers back. I would seek urgent help from an orthepedist as sciatic nerve pain is excruciating.
650397 tn?1228831384 Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing and what were the results of your MRI scan.
Avatar m tn You are going to need an X-ray of your left hip and, if that proves normal, an MRI scan of your LS spine. Nerve root compression is the most likely candidate. Good luck with it.
Avatar f tn I had a MRI done and I have 2 disc bulges on my sciatic nerve particularly on the left side my left leg and foot goes numb all the time I cant stand or sit for too long. Can anyone relate?
Avatar n tn If your dr does not think it can be taken care of with an adjustment make sure he orders a mri or ct scan with contrast.
Avatar n tn , a torn or strained gluteus, iliopsoas, and/or a lower back muscle) to become inflamed enough to mimic the symptoms of sciatica due to the inflammation of the area causing pressure on the sciatic nerve. If this is the case, how could I specifically conclude or eliminate that as the source of my pain?
Avatar n tn I need help! I have extream pain in the inside area of my legs, just below my knees, it feels like sharp pices of glass rubbing or floating up against the mucles & bones. The MRI, bone scan, altra sound, blood work and x-ray showed early signs of ostrioarthtis....but..........YES I do believe there is EARLY signs of arthtis, but I turyl believe there is someting else??? I went to bed one night and I was fine, I woke up in pain and the pain has never went away....
Avatar n tn Actually a doctor is the only one who can order a MRI or CT scan to determine the root cause of your pain. Get a referral to neurology or neurosurgery. The pain down your legs could be caused by sciatica and if so it spawns from a disc in your low back that is impinging on the sciatic nerve. I will admit that my problem is covered up with pain meds and epidural injections because I do not wish to have surgery at this time.
233622 tn?1279334905 The way I understand it is a CT scan shows finer detail that an MRI doesn't. I think the CT scan is good for small things like blood vessels and what your doctor was looking for. I do NOT know this for sure. I just remember hearing that an MRI looks at things in a different way than a CT scan. I would post this question under a new post so maybe others will see it and can answer. I have thought about seeing if there is a T3 in my area.
Avatar m tn Here is MRI of a woman age 23 years,She is getting a great pain in a back.Please tell me that what should be advised to this patient and what medicine should be given to her for treatment (relieving pain) Multiplanar imaging done through lumber spine acquiring T1/T2 weighted images.
Avatar f tn This began in November whilst at work, stressful morning sudden left arm pain high blood pressure, I thought heart attack ECG normal, hospital thought stroke pain in leg and arm side of face fluctuating sensations memory problems. CT scan Heart scan Mri scan head normal. Off about five months simptoms seemed to improve although still weakness left side loss of feeling in parts of body.
Avatar n tn Thank you. The tumor is behind my right ovary instead of on the front. Doesn't that make it closer to the sciatic nerve? Is it likely the mass can be removed laparascopically? I am researching gynecologic oncologists in Florida. I have access to all of them but don't know which one to choose. Can you make some recommendations? I'm looking at Mayo Clinic, Finkler's group in Orlando (he doesn't do surgery any longer), Dr. James Orr in Naples.
Avatar f tn Sciatica is a set of symptoms including pain that could be caused by compression and/or irritation of one of five nerve roots that give rise to the sciatic nerve, or by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve itself. The pain of Sciatica is felt in the lower back, buttock, and/or various parts of the leg and foot. In addition to severe pain, there may be numbness, muscular weakness, numbness or tingling and difficulty in moving or controlling the leg.