Osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis

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Avatar n tn Central disc osteophyte complexes seen at C5-6 and C6-7 causing mild to moderate stenosis of the spinal canal and abutting and causing mild flattening of the ventral aspect of the cord without cord compression or edema. 3. The remaining intervertebral disc spaces demonstrate no evidence of disc herniation and the remaining portions of the spinal canal are normal in caliber.
Avatar f tn One possibility is that the osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease cause some spinal nerve to be pinched severely when you accidently move in a certain direction. This may not happen daily but may happen once in a while. The other possibility is a transient ischemic attack or a mini stroke. It can also be due to suddenly twisting your knee or hip in a particular direction. So look back and see what was common to all the leg ‘giving away’ episodes.
4848471 tn?1372238752 However, my cervical MRI also turned up quite a bit of other neck problems, which included a mild spinal stenosis and several bulging discs. Does anyone know about both conditions and how do I tell which is from which? By the way, steroids totally got rid of my recent attack numbness.MS hug remains, however.
Avatar m tn I have stenosis, too. And arthritis in my back, but mine is not OA. The fact that this is affecting your ability to breath bothers me. It reminded me of another form of arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis or AS. I really think you should get to a doctor to have this evaluated asap. This is a red flag symptom and you do not want to put this off.
1880388 tn?1320635691 Sciatica is a symptom from nerve impingement from either a herniated, ruptured, or bulging discs and spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) can aggravate the nerve impingement. I also have degenerative disc disease but without spinal stenosis and I do have sciatica. Sciatica produces shooting/burns/stabbing pains through the buttocks and can travel as far down to the ankles.
Avatar f tn C7-T1 demonstrates a small right paracentral disk protrusion which results in no significant canal stenosis or cord compression The cervical spinal cord is normal in size and signal intensity. Cervical vertebral body bone marrow signal intensities are within normal limits. Impression Small right paracentral disk protrusion at C7-t1.
Avatar f tn Hi Shazzie, Welcome to the MedHelp's Back and Neck Forum. I'm sorry to hear about all your medical issues. Phil does the interpretation of our MRIs with more medical savvy than I. He should be along shortly. What I can tell you is your cervical spine structure has a lot to be desired. I assume you are having cervical pain and this may be the causes of your headaches.
Avatar f tn Hello, Spinal stenosis is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves. This is usually due to the natural process of spinal degeneration that occurs with aging. It can also sometimes be caused by spinal disc herniation, osteoporosis or a tumor. Lumbar spinal stenosis results in low back pain as well as pain or abnormal sensations in the legs, thighs, feet or buttocks, or loss of bladder and bowel control.
Avatar f tn The L2-3 has a posterior disc bulge with bilateral facet arthropathy. the L3-4 shows same, L4-5 shows the same and severe canal stenosis and left foraminal narrowing. Narrowing atL5-S1 level. My question is... can this cause muscle loss in my hips, the backs of my hips, my ankles, and the tops of my feet. Equal amounts in each leg and foot. The left side is almost identical to the left. I am seriously considering surgery.
Avatar m tn Also moderate bilateral facet osteoarthritis. The above result in severe right neural foraminal stenosis and moderate central canal stenosis. 6. L5/S Postsurgical changes of right hemilaminectomy are noted. A posterior disc osteophyte comlex extends into both neural foramina. There is also moderate bilateral facet osteoarthritis. The above results in moderate bilateral neural framinal stenosis, but no central canal stenosis.
Avatar f tn bulging discs i have one too and i had no idea these can cause problems. i also have spinal stenosis and bonespurs and osteoarthritis in my neck and a hair line fracture that has healed of course. i go to physio and it is amazing. he does mild stretching in my neck and gentle tissue movement. i also in the last while have been taking fish oils what a difference. doesn't take it away of course but it helps for the imflammation.
Avatar f tn t think it will make it worse and curing the HCV should improve your platelet count and clotting time and make you better able to withstand a future serious back surgery.
Avatar f tn Im going to see a pain doctor for my spinal stnosis,herniated disc and osteoarthritis and I was just wondering if anyone knew how they treat that kind of pain? I am currently taking percocet 10/325 and naproxin 500mg for pain however the pain is getting worse and am hoping for something that will give me longer lasting pain relief. I just dont want them to take my percs away cause thats the only thing that helps me get through the pain. Any info would help. Thanks.
Avatar f tn There is no disc herniation (rupture) but several bulging discs and some tightening (stenosis/stricture/closing) of the foramen. Also seen is osteoarthritis in your cervical (neck) spine.
Avatar m tn m currently taking naproxen, flexril, lidocain patches, predistone (when needed for swelling). My father has spinal stenosis, mother has chromed , grandmother has lupus.
Avatar m tn I have osteoarthritis in my neck moderate and mild in lower back. Can and adjusment help? will they even do an adjustment me? i seem to be losing sensativity in my legs but dont know if iy du to oa in back nad neck.any help would be great. thank you.
Avatar f tn Cervical spondylosis, with abnormality at multiple levels. This includes moderate spinal stenosis at C5-C6. Borderline spinal stenosis is identified at C6-C7. Neural foraminal changes are noted bilaterally at multiple levels as detailed above, most significant at C5-C6." What does this mean exactly?
415600 tn?1212442771 In a more detailed explanation, spinal stenosis is when the channels that your spinal cord and nerve roots travel through become narrower-so narrow that your spinal cord and nerve roots get squeezed. Doctors often call this squeezing "compression." even though your report says "mild" bulging in several areas...that doesnt mean that you arent in pain.even the mild ones can cause alot of pain/problems. even though things are reading "mild"...
765161 tn?1234688625 spinal stenosis and osteoarthritis are frequently seen as we age so you might consider them related. Fibromyalgia is more closely associated with autoimmune issues than it is with your other 2 conditions BUT they all involve pain. What treatment plan has been prescribed to you? How did they diagnose you with fibro- what tests did they run?
Avatar f tn Hi Hmr, Welcome to the Pain Management Forum. I am glad that you found us and took the time to ask a question. Typically spinal surgery does not resolve 100% of a person's pain. Indeed ppl are often left with worse pain or different pain. However to the outsider it seems like if they had the problem "fixed" certainly there can be little or no pain. That simply is not the case.