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i had an mri a couple months ago,and when i went to my doctor to review the results she told me everything looked fine.now after a couple months of pain,and being kicked around getting no help,i went to get my mri film so i could go to another doctor . im not trained to read an mri,but what i saw didnt look good at all.on the side view both the thoractic and lumbar images show a major bulge that is causing a huge indent in my spinal nerve path. the top view shows several disks that are bulged out and surrounding the nerves.kind of wrapped around. i spent the day looking at both normal and abnormal mri images on the net,and mine are far from normal. when compared to the images on the net mine are far from normal. so here i am in moderate to severe pain and getting no management of the pain. im wondering what type of doctor i should seek? my family doctor is surely nuts. any suggestions????

2007-02-17 02:28:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health General Health Care Pain & Pain Management

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I read your post and it was almost like reading a post written by myself. I feel for you !

I am in the same boat. I have cervical disc issues and have central disc herniations C3 - C5 possibly C6. The report said they were not impinging upon the cord but were impinging on the thecal sac. The thecal sac is what surrounds the spinal cord and nerve roots it helps to cushion and protect. When you say your disc is bulging I bet you are looking a something similar.
As to how much impingement there is something you do not mention.. Do you know how large the bulge is? Regardless it is not normal however Neurologists and Neurosurgeons regard disc herniations and bulges as normal unless they are causing cord impairment and neurological symptoms. For some reason you have to be almost paralyzed before they take notice.

I am in the same position but now I am having trouble walking and they still will not help. I am even on disability because of this. I have been to so many doctors but I have decided to see a spinal surgeon and suggest you do the same. These doctors have more training than a neurologist or neurosurgeon. I will also add that when you make an appointment with a specialist make sure they have seen your MRI, X-Ray, CT films and not just your radiologist report.

I am sure I don't have to tell you that you don't diagnose based on images but for some reason doctors do.

Good luck. I am sorry I can not offer more advice.

2007-02-17 03:26:36 · answer #1 · answered by Vigilantis 3 · 1 0

Do you have the actual MRI report? I doubt your family doctor read it himself, and to be honest I doubt that you can really interpret it either. MRI reading needs to be done by someone who has looked at a lot of them, a radiologist and in this case a spinal surgeon (orthopedic or neurosurgeon) or neurologist. Talk with your doctor again about a specialty referral. I would suggest seeing a spinal surgeon.

Back pain is a complex problem. Muscle, connective tissue, bone and nerves can all be sources and generally it is a combination. Chronic pain is also influence by psychological and social factors, such as personal stressors like work and relationships. Often it requires multiple modalities to deal with it including medication, physical therapy, counseling and surgery.

2007-02-17 02:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey P 5 · 1 1

You need to see a specific surgeon that deals with spinal cord problems. A neurologist may help you out in this area. He or she may be able to direct you to someone else if they are not able to help you.

Dr's today can be quite a pain in the *** when it comes to issues and problems of their patients. I think it has a lot to do with insurance companies which limit the doctors (all doctors) of what they can do or are allowed to do for their patients.

I wish you good luck and good health and I hope you are successful in finding the right doctor that will not only diagnose you but treat you as well.

2007-02-17 02:48:22 · answer #3 · answered by Lyndee 4 · 1 0

Before you consider surgery try working with the principles taught in The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies.
I use a chiropractor and massage therapist with it.

2007-02-20 14:55:29 · answer #4 · answered by Keko 5 · 0 0

You need to get the written report from you MRI. It will be by a Radiologist, someone who does that all the time, not your family Dr.

2007-02-17 02:59:59 · answer #5 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0 0

yes most of them are
find a new one

2007-02-17 02:36:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

go to another dr and another and another if you have to

2007-02-17 02:32:21 · answer #7 · answered by cherry 4 · 0 0

neurologist, and chiropractor

2007-02-17 02:34:07 · answer #8 · answered by fluffyflo_1999 4 · 0 0

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