hi
i just need this information.few days back i had MRI scans of my throsic and lambosacral potions of spine.Doctors were suspecting AVM. but its not found in these parts of spine.Now the problem is that some people say that if AVM is not detected in MRI scans than I shouldn't be going for angiography.but few says i must go for it.............i need help ppl..................thanks

Hi Batool,

Welcome aboard!! :) I'm sure someone will be along soon with some answers for ya...I'm afraid I can't be any help, but these guys are the BEST...they'll have some answers for ya I'm sure.

Take Care, :wave:
Joanne

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Sept‘63,fall on back on stairs,compression fractures of T6 and T8
1993 X-ray Diagnosed DDD
Nov,2002 MRI C4-C5 posterior osteophytic bar effacing ventral thecal sac, stenosis of neural foramina.C5-C6 posterior disc protrusion effacing VTS. Stenosis of neural foramina.C6-C7 posterior disc herniation effacing VTS.stenosis of neural foramina.C7-T1perineural cysts in both neural foramina.left convex scoliosis mid thoracic spine.wedging of T7. wedging of T5.degen.end plate changes at T8-T9. L4-L5 diffuse disc bulge effacing VTS.hypertrophy of facet joints,central spinal stenosis.L5-S1 posterior disc protrusion with associated tear of annulus fibrosis. hypertrophy of facet joints.S1-S2 Perineural cysts involving S1-S2 nerve roots.
So far have tried: meds,physio,acupuncture all to no avail.