Re: Help with MpRI results
First of all, a few tips on reading any report in spine orthopedics, pain management, etc. “Mild” is on a scale that is the following: minimal, mild, something and severe....at the moment, I am blanking on the “OK” term. When something is rated minimal or mild, doctors tend to pay no attention. The one I cannot remember is the dividing line where a doctor may or may not ask you more questions...depending on doctor. Severe always gains at least a listen.
I doubt your weakness is a result of steroids. I never had that happen. I believe it is the result of your stenosis. Please do not go to a chiropractor. There are a few out there that might be able to help, but most will cause more issues because your pain is not coming from muscular issues. You have structural problems!
My guess ...and you know none of us are physicians...is that your spondylolisthesis at L3-4 is squeezing the cord to the point that it is causing neuropathy in your feet.
Depending on the amount of stenosis, PT might be able to help...but this only works up to a point. If the nerve is being badly compressed, the only way to free it is through surgery.
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