jaydavis
05-21-2008, 02:55 PM
Various doctors have told me that my case is inoperable, however what I have read regarding pain from foraminal stenosis is exactly what I'm having.
Here is my MRI report.
Degenerative changes of the lumbar spine as oultined most prominent at L3/5 and L4/5
Mild central canal stenosis at L3/4 with moderate right and moderately severe left foraminal narrowing.
Moderately severe bilateral foraminal narrowing at L4/5
Small central protrusion L5/S1 without central or foraminal stenosis.
Also under findings...
Moderately severe left foraminal narrowing with disc bulge extending into the foramen.
Can anyone out there see any reason why a Foraminotomy wouldn't help.
Suffering for over 20 Years.
Jay
Here is my MRI report.
Degenerative changes of the lumbar spine as oultined most prominent at L3/5 and L4/5
Mild central canal stenosis at L3/4 with moderate right and moderately severe left foraminal narrowing.
Moderately severe bilateral foraminal narrowing at L4/5
Small central protrusion L5/S1 without central or foraminal stenosis.
Also under findings...
Moderately severe left foraminal narrowing with disc bulge extending into the foramen.
Can anyone out there see any reason why a Foraminotomy wouldn't help.
Suffering for over 20 Years.
Jay
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neckpatient
05-22-2008, 05:07 PM
You will find people on the BACK BOARD that have similar problems (lumbar) as you. Most of the people here are cervical patients. You can ask the moderation to move your post over there. Good luck.
I have not have any lumbar surgeries but I agree with you (without being a doctor) that you appear to be a candidate for foraminotomy or a less invasive type intervention. Talk to the people over on back board.
I have not have any lumbar surgeries but I agree with you (without being a doctor) that you appear to be a candidate for foraminotomy or a less invasive type intervention. Talk to the people over on back board.
jaydavis
05-22-2008, 08:26 PM
Sorry, didn't know this was a neck forum, I'll post this to the back one
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