Multi Level Degenerative Disc Disease- 48 Questions Answered

Sir, I have done my spine MRI and it shows disc bulge l4-l5. And also says early degenerative disc disease. Is there any serious problem.what precautions should I take. there is severe back pain sometimes.pls guide me.

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Dr. Poonam Patel VasaniPain Management Specialist | Pune

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Degenerative changes in spine are commonly found in MRI scans of spine. Back pain related to degenerative changes responds well to exercises and medications along with ergonomic corrections in daily a ... Read More

I suffer from disc degenerative disease, in my spinal speicalist report it says I have disc like material in my spinal canal aswell. My doctor recently STOPED my painkillers and told me to do exercise which I have , and it has made it worse I have now pain in my right bum cheek like pins and needles is this something to e concerned about ?

Asked for Female, 20 Years 180 Views v

Dr. Himani NegiHomoeopath | Chennai

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you a permanent cure You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side effects ... Read More

I am 24 years old and have degenerative disc disease in my lower back. I am very active and want to know what activities I should discontinue to avoid further damage to my disc. In particular, mountain biking, running, rock climbing, skiing, whitewater kayaking. Thank you.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 483 Views v

Dr. Harisha N LGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Ensure that you maintain an appropriate posture while working or sitting or walking....Take frequent stretch breaks and drink lots of water...Discontinue using pillow while sleeping straight...Do not ... Read More

Disc degenerative disease in back. With "disc like material in my spinal Canal" my specialist report says. I'm 20 years old.. Iv has this problem since 16 is there any medication I can ask my doctor to prescribe I was on gabapentin however they didn't work.. Exercise makes the pain worse.. The pain is crippling and server every day

Asked for Female, 20 Years 174 Views v

Dr. Subhankar DattaDiabetologist | Howrah

Consult with Neuro Surgeon as soon as possible. Do MRI. ... Read More

I have mild degenerative disc diseases. Mild pain in left neck below the back ear, shoulder till left arm elbow. My left hand shaking fingers/wrist when I put sugar in tea, holding empty glass etc. After pain relief can I go to gym for work out and weight lifts. My age is 33. I am attaching my MRI.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 179 Views v

Dr. Abhijit VermaNeurosurgeon | Jajpur

You need a good physitherapy. Avoid heavy weight lifting. ... Read More

I have lumbar degenerative disc in L3- L4 and L4 -L5 , i get sciatica pain too along with hip pain. I do the stretching but i can't sleep at night due to pain. Now I'm getting knee pain which the dr said is referred pain.. i lost 10 kg weight. Kindly help with pain relief.. thank's

Asked for Female, 35 Years 318 Views v

Dr. Shardul Madhav SomanSpine Surgeon | Pune

Need more details and imaging for further management ... Read More

My MRI report shows that i have a problem of slip disc in my L5-S1 vertebra and doctors suggest me for surgery, but i just want to know what other best option is available for me and plz tell me that spinal decompression therapy will help me or not.

Asked for Male, 32 Years 136 Views v

Dr. Kunal JadhavNeurologist | Pune

You can try medicines physiotherapy weight loss lumbar belt exercise this will reduce the problem I will not advise spinal compression therapy ... Read More

Hi, iam 32 years old. what it means " Lumbar degenerative disc disease at L5 - S1." " Posterior annular bulge at L4-5 and paracentral annular bulge at L5-S1 indenting the thecal sac". Please explain.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 359 Views v

Dr. Gyan TrivediOrthopedist | Noida

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Hi, These mri findings can be anything. Doesn't mean you are suffering from some disease. You have to co relate what you see and how bad the symptoms are. ... Read More

Hi, I am 19 and I have really bad pain from degenerative disc disease. How do I manage this and what is the most likely treatment that I will get?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Bharat P SarkarSpine Surgeon | Bangalore

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Where are you located? Meet local spine surgeon. ... Read More

Degenerative disc L5S1 plz check my MRI and suggest me a proper treatment. How degenerative disc be cured.

Asked for Female, 47 Years 229 Views v

Dr. Kiran Reddy ChennuriOrthopedist | Hyderabad

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It can be cured medically or surgically depending on the symptoms. ... Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

Asked for Male, 41 Years 64 Views v

Dr. Vaibhav Kumar SomvanshiNeurologist | Jajpur

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Management depends on AP diameter and area of spinal canal. And severity of symptoms ... Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

Asked for Male, 41 Years 145 Views v

Dr. N. C. GuptaOrthopedic surgeon | Delhi

This treatment is being on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic diso ... Read More

Please suggest what should I consume and what should I avoid for lower back pain. I have been suffering from lower back pain since last 7 months .

Asked for Male, 29 Years 95 Views v

Ms. Arti JainDietitian/Nutritionist | Navi Mumbai

As I need to understand more about your health, Eating pattern and other clinical findings, identify the Current Health Report to give you right advice. You can connect us for private consultation. Al ... Read More

Viewing my X-ray report radiologist diagnosed it for Lumbosacral Transitional vertebrae disease, what should I do? Whom should I seek ? is medication/ exercises must ?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 30 Views v

Dr. Subhash Chandra M RGeneral Surgeon | New Delhi

What are your symptoms? Kindly consult an orthopedician. ... Read More

Partial degenerative L4-L5 disc and minimal bulging L4-S1 can we travel international Thanks for help

Asked for Male, 35 Years 121 Views v

Dr. Rajesh GayakwadOrthopedic surgeon | Mumbai

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If no active symptoms, then one can travel with adequate precautions. ... Read More

I have been diagnosed 6years ago with degenerative disc disease...with exercise my condition was improved with proper care... I was recommended not to bend forward lift weights and also not sit on floor... I was trying not to do so ... sometimes I used to do ans get little pain ... suddenly few days back I sat down and when I stand up..it was highl

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Asked for Female, 33 Years 166 Views v

Dr. Pranav MahajanOrthopedic surgeon | Indore

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I think you should get one MRI of Lumbosacral spine. This problem may occur due to some nerve root compression at lumbar level. ... Read More

Hi, Iam 32 years female. Iam married and it's been 8 years. I don't have kids. I am suffering from severe back pain from 5 years. Report says that "Multilevel disc dissecation and diffuse disc bulge in the lower lumbar vertebral levels with no evidence of spinal canal or neural ferominal compromise." " Diffuse disc bulge at L4-5 and L5-s1 levels w

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 153 Views v

Dr. Gyan TrivediOrthopedist | Noida

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Hi, These kind of mri reports are quite common where there is no specific point of issue. Chances are your back pain is not due to any disc problems but you may only be deficient in vitamins. ... Read More

I have attached pics of my MRI report of lumbar spine,please tell me if I have lumbar spondylosis and degenerative disk disease or not.My report says i have these two. (P.S. Ignore the L5-S1 disk prolapse,i have got a nerve root block injection for it, please just tell me if i have degenerative disk disease and lumbar spondylosis according to my re

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Asked for Male, 17 Years 172 Views v

Dr. Satyam NandurkarOrtho surgeon | Surat

continuing doing physiotherapy. ... Read More

Can mild degenerative disease of lumbar spine be cured by ortho physiotherapist for a 36year old female?

Asked for Male, 38 Years 356 Views v

Dr. Priyanka Kumbhare (PT)Physiotherapist | Pune

Yes, physiotherapy can definitely help in treating the degenerative diseases Thank you ... Read More

Disc degenerative with osteophyte formation lower. back please. suggest any medicine

Asked for Male, 62 Years 166 Views v

Dr. Gajanan S ManamwarAyurveda | Pune

Take ayurvediy medicine for lumbar problem. Apply medicated oil and correct your diet and lifestyle also. ... Read More

Disc degenerative with. osteophyte formation. lower back

Asked for Male, 62 Years 315 Views v

Dr. Shiv Kumar SharmaAyurveda | Jaipur

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Don't worry, Your problem is due to Vata VIkrati, take Vata sedative, Take Decoction of Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) ,Tab Ashvagandha, Satavari 1 each bid with milk,Cap Shuddha guggul 1 bid after meal ... Read More

Hello sir,Madam My MRI report impression is Degenerative disc disease having osteophytes, disc desiccation, disc prolapse causing compromisation of lateral recesses and neural foramina. Please suggest my problem and specialist for the same

Asked for Male, 30 Years 268 Views v

Dr. Sandeep TalariNeurosurgeon | Visakhapatnam

Lumbar spondylosis with disc prolapse. Disc prolapse has different stages. Only in advanced stage, u need surgery. Consult a neurosurgeon ... Read More

Plz check my MRI and suggest me a proper treatment. Is disc treatment cured without surgery. Or with physiotherapy.

Asked for Female, 47 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Abdul Aziz RiyazNeurosurgeon | Bangalore

If u can send Mri films it will be better to tell... ... Read More

Degenerative discs L4 L5, mild postero central disc protrusions at L4 L5 disc level indenting underlying thecal sac. Minimal anterolisthesis of L4 over L5 vertebral body is also seen. This is the verbatim advice by radiologist & Ortho MS Dr who suggested MRI. It was detected in 2016, but little back pain was from 15 yrs back. After allopathy,

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Asked for Male, 54 Years 344 Views v

Dr. Sahil BatraSpine Surgeon | Jalandhar

For chronic pain, you need to be examined. If we can pin point the cause of pain, we may try injection in your back which gives wonderful results in such cases. ... Read More

I am suffering from multilevel slip disc heniation at L2-L3, L4-L5,. currently I am taking medication for the same .some relief is there,but due to my side job I can't able to take rest and keep stand in one posture.kindly suggest what should I do for permanent relief.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 102 Views v

Dr. Dewangan SunilJoint Replacement Surgeon | Raipur

Surgery may be needed So need clinical examination and personal consultation with me to know all details to guide better' Kindly contact via Practo Pay ... Read More

I have mild disc buldge in ls spine. l4- 5 degenerative changes. both my legs are swollen .i have taken gabapentin 300 mg for 3 months and then stop. now i feel tingling and numbness in my legs again .what i will do

Asked for Female, 36 Years 254 Views v

Dr. Sujit Kumar MishraConsultant Physician | Ghaziabad

I think u have to start ur Gabapentin or pregabalin plus methylcobalamine medication.. tingling and numbness in legs are common in PIVD OR LUMBAR SPONDYLITIS... U should go for Physiotherapy, that wil ... Read More

What is L1-L2, L3-L4 disc space mildly reduced and early degenerative.? For my age will it be severe problem in future. Any surgery are needed..?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 1101 Views v

Dr. Dewangan SunilJoint Replacement Surgeon | Raipur

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No right now , but if progressive then yes on clinical problems ... Read More

Back pain and leg pain from 2 years...i can't walk or sit for long time...there is blockage of nerves in spinal.. In MRI report : degenerative changes at l4-5 level described...

Asked for Female, 56 Years 251 Views v

Dr. Nikhil AggarwalGeneral Physician | Delhi

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I can understand your concern well. You need not worry at all. I can surely help you in this regard.But, for the best advise specific to you, I need to know some important medical history that's requi ... Read More

I had little pain in my back especially at the left side while bending. I went to the doctor n took d xray. He told me i have disc thinning at l5 s1 and gave me some tablets. Please let us know if its a severe problem and how to stop the thinning of disc and excersises to avoid pain.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 141 Views v

Dr. Sandip GuptaOrthopedist | Delhi

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you have disc degeneration. you should maintain good posture, and start with back extension exercises with stretching of hamstrings. Dr Sandip Gupta ... Read More

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Multi level degenerative disc disease

Sir, I have done my spine MRI and it shows disc bulge l4-l5. And also says early degenerative disc disease. Is there any serious problem.what precautions should I take. there is severe back pain sometimes.pls guide me.

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I am 24 years old and have degenerative disc disease in my lower back. I am very active and want to know what activities I should discontinue to avoid further damage to my disc. In particular, mountain biking, running, rock climbing, skiing, whitewater kayaking. Thank you.

I have mild degenerative disc diseases. Mild pain in left neck below the back ear, shoulder till left arm elbow. My left hand shaking fingers/wrist when I put sugar in tea, holding empty glass etc. After pain relief can I go to gym for work out and weight lifts. My age is 33. I am attaching my MRI.

I have lumbar degenerative disc in L3- L4 and L4 -L5 , i get sciatica pain too along with hip pain. I do the stretching but i can't sleep at night due to pain. Now I'm getting knee pain which the dr said is referred pain.. i lost 10 kg weight. Kindly help with pain relief.. thank's

My MRI report shows that i have a problem of slip disc in my L5-S1 vertebra and doctors suggest me for surgery, but i just want to know what other best option is available for me and plz tell me that spinal decompression therapy will help me or not.

Hi, iam 32 years old. what it means " Lumbar degenerative disc disease at L5 - S1." " Posterior annular bulge at L4-5 and paracentral annular bulge at L5-S1 indenting the thecal sac". Please explain.

Hi, I am 19 and I have really bad pain from degenerative disc disease. How do I manage this and what is the most likely treatment that I will get?

Degenerative disc L5S1 plz check my MRI and suggest me a proper treatment. How degenerative disc be cured.

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

Please suggest what should I consume and what should I avoid for lower back pain. I have been suffering from lower back pain since last 7 months .

Viewing my X-ray report radiologist diagnosed it for Lumbosacral Transitional vertebrae disease, what should I do? Whom should I seek ? is medication/ exercises must ?

Partial degenerative L4-L5 disc and minimal bulging L4-S1 can we travel international Thanks for help

Can mild degenerative disease of lumbar spine be cured by ortho physiotherapist for a 36year old female?

Disc degenerative with osteophyte formation lower. back please. suggest any medicine

Disc degenerative with. osteophyte formation. lower back

Hello sir,Madam My MRI report impression is Degenerative disc disease having osteophytes, disc desiccation, disc prolapse causing compromisation of lateral recesses and neural foramina. Please suggest my problem and specialist for the same

Plz check my MRI and suggest me a proper treatment. Is disc treatment cured without surgery. Or with physiotherapy.

I am suffering from multilevel slip disc heniation at L2-L3, L4-L5,. currently I am taking medication for the same .some relief is there,but due to my side job I can't able to take rest and keep stand in one posture.kindly suggest what should I do for permanent relief.

I have mild disc buldge in ls spine. l4- 5 degenerative changes. both my legs are swollen .i have taken gabapentin 300 mg for 3 months and then stop. now i feel tingling and numbness in my legs again .what i will do

What is L1-L2, L3-L4 disc space mildly reduced and early degenerative.? For my age will it be severe problem in future. Any surgery are needed..?

Back pain and leg pain from 2 years...i can't walk or sit for long time...there is blockage of nerves in spinal.. In MRI report : degenerative changes at l4-5 level described...

I had little pain in my back especially at the left side while bending. I went to the doctor n took d xray. He told me i have disc thinning at l5 s1 and gave me some tablets. Please let us know if its a severe problem and how to stop the thinning of disc and excersises to avoid pain.

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