Question 1

why should i get a chronicity scan?

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If carrying twins: Twins may or may not be at risk of the blood vessels from which they get nutrition and oxygen from the mother being shared.  This sort of scan is intended to help determine that.  If there is such sharing then there is risk of a "twin-twin transfusion" that can cause severe problems, usually for the baby that receives too much blood.

Question 2

is it likely that the chronicity of overlap myeloproliferative-myelodysplastic disorder would by itself cause this rising crp (30.5 mg/l 37.8; 54.3 ; 66.0; 110.0; 126.9; 148.5; 89.6; & 147.3)? it will be investigated bit i still desire an opinion now

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Rising crp: Such a rise in crp levels point to an inflammatory process, but I would feel that the myeloproliferative bone marrow disorder or the myelodysplasia would show very active myeloid activity with marked rising white blood cell count and progressive anemia to raise crp to those levels. I would be concerned about an underlying infectious process. However, your hematologist is best qualified to answer.

Question 3

i want to the er last night with back pain they did a x-ray and sent me home b4 the x-rays came back. i got the results on my portal its say superior endplate compression deformities at t12 and l1, uncertain chronicity. what dose this mean?

Accepted Answer

: The pain is probably coming from the area described and you should see your doc or an orthopod

Question 4

treated w/laser glaucoma open angle, unsuccessful. now on xalatan generic and timoptic (timolol). is there any new treatment? 83 y.o. male w/ open angle glaucoma; 40 years chronicity. reccomendation?

Accepted Answer

The : The most recent peer-reviewed fda approved treatment for glaucoma is the minimally invasive surgery canaloplasty.  Essentially, this surgery is like angioplasty for the eye as it uses a catheter to dilate the natural drainage system.  Three year results have recently been published and are objectively impressive when compare to other glaucoma treatments.

More information can be found about canaloplasty through the iscience website www.Canaloplasty.Com or by googling "new glaucoma treatments".

Question 5

what does "chronic bilateral pars defects at l5" mean?

Accepted Answer

Pars defect: Refers to the pars interarticularis which is the bone connecting the inferior and superior facets which is anterior to the lamina and posterior to the pedicle. There are two per vertebrae.  Lumbar pars defects can occur in young athletes or from stress fractures secondary to chronic arthritic changes or sudden severe trauma.

Question 6

what does it mean to me and what should i do if i have "chronic bilateral pars defects at l5"?

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Me too!: Bilateral pars defects are genetic defects of the spine that mean that the joints that hold the spine together at that are, and you could be more prone to spondylolisthesis--the top vertebra slipping over the bottom, which can case back pain, and radicular pain from pinched nerves.  My mother had this, and so do i.  Mine caught earlier because i was a gymnast--didn't know i had this until too late.

Question 7

what  is the meaning of  chronic ischemic changes in bilateral frontparietal sub cortical white matter.what is the medicne for this?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin...: Blood supply to the mentioned areas are compromised. HTN, DM, Vasculitis, Atherosclerosis, Embolism,can be responsible. Starting with aspirin and doing WU is better.

Question 8

i had bilateral sphenoid sinusitis on the right side in january i was treated for 5 days i am still having daily chronic migraines what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: is a serious and complex neurologic disorder. This condition must be professionally managed. There are many good medications for migraine treatment. See orofacial pain or headache specialist for migraine management. Hope it helps.

Question 9

what is mild chronic ischemic changes in bilateral periventricular white matter?

Accepted Answer

Described often: Presume on mri, white matter lesions as noted, which are usually nonspecific, but can be associated with hypertension, diabetes, or high blood fats causing "hardening of the arteries" (aka, microvascular angiopathy).  This pattern might be consistent with ms in some cases, so needs correlation for relevance.  Not a description of stroke, but an indication for prevention of future stroke.

Question 10

can you tell me what chronic bilateral pars interarticularis defects on my mri mean?

Accepted Answer

Called spondylolysis: Spondylo means spine and lysis means crack.  Can be congenital variety which is genetic origin occuring in 6% of us population or after trauma which can be repetitve particularly in certain high level athletes ie. Swimmers, gymnasts, pitchers, football linemen to name a few.  Most treated non operatively.  Chronic means long standing ; no potential for healing but not meaning remaining symptomatic.

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Why should i get a chronicity scan?

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Is it likely that the chronicity of overlap myeloproliferative-myelodysplastic disorder would by itself cause this rising crp (30.5 mg/l 37.8; 54.3 ; 66.0; 110.0; 126.9; 148.5; 89.6; & 147.3)? it will be investigated bit i still desire an opinion now

A member asked:

I want to the er last night with back pain they did a x-ray and sent me home b4 the x-rays came back. i got the results on my portal its say superior endplate compression deformities at t12 and l1, uncertain chronicity. what dose this mean?

A member asked:

Treated w/laser glaucoma open angle, unsuccessful. now on xalatan generic and timoptic (timolol). is there any new treatment? 83 y.o. male w/ open angle glaucoma; 40 years chronicity. reccomendation?

A member asked:

What does "chronic bilateral pars defects at l5" mean?

A member asked:

What does it mean to me and what should i do if i have "chronic bilateral pars defects at l5"?

A member asked:

What is the meaning of chronic ischemic changes in bilateral frontparietal sub cortical white matter.what is the medicne for this?

A member asked:

I had bilateral sphenoid sinusitis on the right side in january i was treated for 5 days i am still having daily chronic migraines what could this be?

A member asked:

What is mild chronic ischemic changes in bilateral periventricular white matter?

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Can you tell me what chronic bilateral pars interarticularis defects on my mri mean?

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