Question 1

mri result states "moderate to severe narrowing of bilateral neural foramina".  what does this mean? could nerves be pinched?

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Possibility: The neural (intervertebral) foramina are where the spinal nerve roots exit the spinal cord. Severe narrowing of these holes can certainly cause impingement. If your symptoms correspond to the vertebral level of narrowing, it may be due to impingement (pinched nerves.)

Question 2

what exacies can i do for  severe narrowing of bilateral neural foramina i have no pain just numness in toes of both feet and had an mri 
yesterday?

Accepted Answer

Good PT program: A good physical therapist can instruct you on a home exercise and stretching program that can help. Also a good chiropractor may also be able to perform some facet joint adjustments that might help open the neural foramen a bit.  Hope this was helpful.  Best of luck.  Dr R

Question 3

at l5-s1 level disc desiccation, broad based posterior disc extrusion is noted causing compression of left paracentral canal. there is severe narrowing of bilateral neural foramina and lateral recess causing significant neural compression. there is i?

Accepted Answer

: Not quite sure what you are asking after presenting all your imaging results.

Question 4

can a severely narrowed bilateral neural foramina cause skin burning sensation in feet & legs? mri says there is this narrowing.

Accepted Answer

Possible: Depends on level of narrowing - would have to involve multiple levels to cause this. Important thing is to rule out other medical conditions that can be potentially more serious like untreated diabetes, vascular disease, low vitamin levels, kidney/liver disease, medication side effects etc. Doctor can rule these out and then if left with diagnosis of narrow foramina that may need neurosurgery eval

Question 5

mri:bi lateral hypertrophy l4-l5 with minimal spondylosis, flattening of the thecal sac and bilateral neural foramina.can this cause goosebumps in leg?

Accepted Answer

Back/leg pain: L4/5 spondylosis is arthritis of the low back. The l4/5 level is a very common level where the joints become overgrown (facet hypertrophy) and cause narrowing and nerve impingement.  The nerve irritation (sciatica) can cause skin changes but goosebumps is not one of them.

Question 6

large t2 hyperintense mass within the sacral canal which extends into the bilateral neural foramina. the mass measures 8.5 cm craniocaudal by 1.9 cm ap by 5.4 cm wide. there is remodeling of the s2, s3 and s4. is there any hope?

Accepted Answer

: The prognosis (survival and the degree of neuro deficit) depends on the pathology of the mass and the specialists' expertise. Please trust your doctors and stay positive. There is always hope. Good luck!

Question 7

bilateral disc osteophyte complexes are present in the neural foramina. most significant at the c5-c6 and c6-c7 levels. what does this mean? thanks

Accepted Answer

Bone spurs: bone spurs crowding neck nerve degenerative changes may cause  a certain pattern of arm pain or may be asymptomatic needs to be correlated to symptoms may mean nothing if asymptomatic

Question 8

what is neural foramina?

Accepted Answer

Space: The neural foramina is the space between intervertebral disks from which the mixed nerve emerges.  It can be compromised, becoming smaller, and causing symptoms.

Question 9

does neural foramina narrowing cause herniated disk?

Accepted Answer

See below: Two seperate things foraminal narrowing is from settling and loss of spacing or bone spurs disc herniation are caused by pushing disc material through a preexisting crack radial tear commonpresent in people over 30.

Question 10

what happens to me with neural foramina stenosis along with moderate foraminal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Foremen: Stenosis of the foramen causes impingement of nerves coming out of the spine. If the stenosis is at the neck level, symptoms are usually referred downward toward the shoulder, arm and hand.

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Mri result states "moderate to severe narrowing of bilateral neural foramina". what does this mean? could nerves be pinched?

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What exacies can i do for severe narrowing of bilateral neural foramina i have no pain just numness in toes of both feet and had an mri yesterday?

A member asked:

At l5-s1 level disc desiccation, broad based posterior disc extrusion is noted causing compression of left paracentral canal. there is severe narrowing of bilateral neural foramina and lateral recess causing significant neural compression. there is i?

A member asked:

Can a severely narrowed bilateral neural foramina cause skin burning sensation in feet & legs? mri says there is this narrowing.

A member asked:

Mri:bi lateral hypertrophy l4-l5 with minimal spondylosis, flattening of the thecal sac and bilateral neural foramina.can this cause goosebumps in leg?

A member asked:

Large t2 hyperintense mass within the sacral canal which extends into the bilateral neural foramina. the mass measures 8.5 cm craniocaudal by 1.9 cm ap by 5.4 cm wide. there is remodeling of the s2, s3 and s4. is there any hope?

A member asked:

Bilateral disc osteophyte complexes are present in the neural foramina. most significant at the c5-c6 and c6-c7 levels. what does this mean? thanks

A member asked:

What is neural foramina?

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Does neural foramina narrowing cause herniated disk?

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What happens to me with neural foramina stenosis along with moderate foraminal stenosis?

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