mri reveals multi-level degenerative disc disease
help! i am a female, in my mid 50's. my mri showed mild cervical and lumbar stenosis, with multi-level degenerative disc disease. there was also multi level mild foriminal encroachment, and disc buldging. the pcp sent me to a physical therapist for exercises for my lumbar spine. the pt found that i have thoracic joint dysfunction and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. she saw that i could not do squats, either. could someone tell me if it is normal for a woman my age to have so much wrong with her spine? should the pcp try to find out what is causing the thoracic and sacroiliac joint dysfunction, before any mnore physical therapy? (i have had stiffness and pain in my sacral spine since 2001, and it has gotten progressively worse. i also have leg muscle pain and heaviness when i stand or walk, that is also getting progressively worse.) could i have spinal stenosis in my thoracic region? (it feels like a band of tightness around my chest, and i can not turn over in bed.) could i have sacral nerve compression?
help! i am a female, in my mid 50's. my mri showed mild cervical and lumbar stenosis, with multi-level degenerative disc disease. there was also multi level mild foriminal encroachment, and disc buldging. the pcp sent me to a physical therapist for exercises for my lumbar spine. the pt found that i have thoracic joint dysfunction and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. she saw that i could not do squats, either. could someone tell me if it is normal for a woman my age to have so much wrong with her spine? should the pcp try to find out what is causing the thoracic and sacroiliac joint dysfunction, before any mnore physical therapy? (i have had stiffness and pain in my sacral spine since 2001, and it has gotten progressively worse. i also have leg muscle pain and heaviness when i stand or walk, that is also getting progressively worse.) could i have spinal stenosis in my thoracic region? (it feels like a band of tightness around my chest, and i can not turn over in bed.) could i have sacral nerve compression? im sorry ur going through this......i cant answer ur questions as still looking my own answers but i can tell u what has helped me, i think u should also try it.................a natural drug recommended to me by pain consultant.......glucosamine sulphate.....also take cod liver oil capsuals..........although it is not a cure i felt alot more ease of general pain, bones/joints and muscles. please try them ! hopefully someone here will be able to answer ur questions ! i wish u well ! :)
Ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis or degenerative changes could be the factor. Therefore, mild to gentle chiropractic mobilization can improve ranges of motion and help with posture. your condition is likely surgical. you may require a tibiotalar fusion to complete the pantalar arthrodesis or an ankle replacement. before going for these drastic measures i feel it is reasonable to consider an arthroscopic debridement of the joint, getting rid of the osteophytes on the front of the ankle and stabilizing the peroneals. the ankle joint tolerates arthritis far better than the hip or the knee. there is no perfect answer but you should always try being as least aggressive as possible. best of luck! Good evening, thanks for asking at HealthReplies.com. Complaints that you experience can be caused by various things, which among each symptom can be interrelated or not. Among the possibilities are:



 Pinched nerve disorders Infection or inflammation of the nerve lining Low blood pressure Spinal structural abnormalities Kidney stones This condition is most likely harmless, but it must be checked immediately because up to this point, the possibility is still very diverse, whereas the handling of each possibility can be different. So our advice, try to check yourself to a general practitioner, and may go directly to a neurologist, to find out more about his condition through direct examination. The handling that you will receive later depends on the results of this inspection.



Meanwhile, consume foods that are rich in B vitamins, limit physical activity, meet your fluid needs, and see your doctor immediately. So, hopefully answering your question. Hello, good night Nur ...



  

Back pain can be caused by many possibilities, including;







disorders of the back muscles, for example due to incorrect body position when lifting heavy objects, improper posture when sitting, excessive stretching of the body, sudden and excessive body movements, and so on  

negligence in the spinal cushions, for example due to accidents / injuries that cause these cushions to change position, swell, or be damaged, so that the spinal nerves are pinched and cause pain  

spinal structural abnormalities, such as scoliosis, which is the condition where the spine curves to form the letter C or S  

Spinal infection  

Tumors / malignancies in the spine  

etc







  

Given the many possible causes of complaints, and remembering we also don't examine you directly, we cannot be certain of the conditions that cause the complaints you are experiencing. Therefore, we recommend that you see a doctor (more specifically an orthopedic doctor or neurologist), so that the doctor can perform a direct examination so that the diagnosis can be established. If needed, the doctor may suggest some additional investigations to help the diagnosis process, such as X-ray examination, MRI, CT-scan, and so on.



  

In the meantime, the following suggestions you can take at home while waiting for a doctor's schedule:







limit heavy physical activity, avoid lifting, pulling, or pushing heavy objects  

compress the area with a warm compress to help relieve pain  

if the pain is unbearable, you can take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as paracetamol.  

improve your posture, avoiding too much downcast and tilting the body







  

That's all, hopefully it helps .. i was officially diagnosed when i was 11/12 but had been experiencing pain and flares since i was quite young about 5/6. doctors initially wrote it off as "growing pains" or symptoms from high/low blood sugars (diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when i was 9) but went for more extensive testing out of town at a children's hospital where it was later discovered i have juvenile onset inflammatory arthritis (later ra) and a condition where the ligament's/muscles on the insides of my knees are very weak (can't think of the name right now.) and you are quite right, this journey we all deal with is a long and tiring one, but remembering to stay positive, do what you can when you can, to rest when you need to, and to have support whether through family/friends or sites like this we can all come out saying we got this! xo she might be depressed. judicious low dose treatment might help her.... and you. see a geriatrician. would need to know your specific symptoms, but it sounds like both your menopause and thyroid are adequately treated. therefore, this may be something else. see more... if you're really concerned for a stroke or tia - you might want to discuss s mri with and without contrast as well as an mra. hope that helps! Hi Lydia,



If you feel pain or aches in your neck when you move your neck muscles, then the possible causes are:



Previous injury, impact Muscle strain Pinched nerve Neck joint damage Arthritis Fibromyalgia Meningitis, etc. If the condition does not improve within a few days, we strongly recommend that you take him to be examined immediately by a doctor, especially if it is coupled with other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, swelling , fever.



Several types of examinations that may be performed are: CT scan, EMG, lumbar puncture, blood test, and X-ray.



Our advice:



Neck pain can be reduced by taking mild anti-pain. Light massage on the neck can help Compress with warm water to relax your neck muscles Avoid excessive movement of neck muscles for a while Thus, hopefully it helps you brief answer: its probably the heart detailed answer: hello and welcome in hcm i can understand your concern according to the history you explain its not osteoporosis causing this pain. there are three organs that you have to control . first the heart with the following tests: repeat ecg, and the...