Question 1

mri results. degenerative disc disease with spinal stenosis 3 bulging discs 2mml 5 mml and 7mml on left forminial 3 bone spurs annular tear debilitati?

Accepted Answer

Clarification: Cervical/lumbar or thoracic
i am assuming you are talking about cervical. The canal diameter that you mention should be addressed depending on your symptoms. The surgery is mainly to take pressure of the spinal cord.

Question 2

is flying with spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease  considered safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is nothing about flying that would have any effect on either of those.

Question 3

i have many chronic conditions. lupus, spinal stenosis, djd, fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease. my husband doesn't understand my pain. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Go to doc with you: Have your husband attend your appointments with you. Ask the physician, physical therapist, etc. To explain the nature of the conditions to your husband, including the associated pain and toll it takes on you physically and mentally. Seeing a marriage counselor/psychologist could also be helpful.

Question 4

have spinal stenosis & degenerative disc disease.  prescribed norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) 10 but the pain is either getting worse or i'm developing tolerance.  suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Epidural: You need to see pain management (an Anesthesiologist).  They can perform an epidural steroid shot to the region of stenosis.  When stenosis gets worse, surgical intervention has to occur.

Question 5

does the following mean 2 pinch nerves?
1. degenerative disc disease at the c2-c3 level to result in mild to moderate spinal canal stenosis at this level.
2.. degenerate changes at the c5-c6 and c6-c7 levels resulting in mild to moderate spinal cana

Accepted Answer

Could mean 3: The word should you use could describe up to three nerves involved. Depending on the specifics , that could be three nerves with branches on each side for a total of six. It could also mean central stenosis involving the entire spinal cord. The findings on the films need to be matched up with your physical findings for an accurate determination. The Doctor Who ordered the study should be able to explain that to you.

Question 6

i have fibromyalgia, degenerative disc and joint disease, spinal stenosis , migraines,  i'm on vicodin 5/525 but am never out of pain. it's wearing on me and my dr. refuses to increase the vicodin. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See pain specialist.: Some drs. Specialize in treatment of pain. Using only vicodin to treat your pain long term is not a good plan, you need multimodal therapy that uses things like spinal block, physical therapy and etc.

Question 7

comments on xrays: lumbar spine spondylosis with multilevel degenerative disc disease worse at l5-s1 with associated l5-s1 foraminal stenosis.
must i see a specialist?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I would suggest seeing a pain specialist or an orthopedic surgeon

Question 8

what would you recommend for a 22 year old female with degenerative disc disease? i presented at 17 with it following a spinal injury.

Accepted Answer

Disc disease: You need close follow up  with you 1ry care physician,  neurologist,  pain management &amp; physical therapy. Good luck.

Question 9

is it likely that eds type iii and degenerative disc disease are related? the ddd has resulted in 2 spinal fusions so far.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hypermobility syndromes significantly increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis.

Question 10

is non-surgical spinal decompression a good option for 70 yr old male 300 lbs, 5'10" with degenerative disc disease?

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Hard to say: In general, the biggest concern I have given the information provided is your weight, which is likely causing chronic injury to your low back and could be leading to the degenerative disc changes you mention.  Non-surgical decompression can be very helpful, but I would combine this with significant weight loss (target weight

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Mri results. degenerative disc disease with spinal stenosis 3 bulging discs 2mml 5 mml and 7mml on left forminial 3 bone spurs annular tear debilitati?

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Is flying with spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease considered safe?

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I have many chronic conditions. lupus, spinal stenosis, djd, fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease. my husband doesn't understand my pain. any ideas?

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Have spinal stenosis & degenerative disc disease. prescribed norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) 10 but the pain is either getting worse or i'm developing tolerance. suggestions?

A member asked:

Does the following mean 2 pinch nerves? 1. degenerative disc disease at the c2-c3 level to result in mild to moderate spinal canal stenosis at this level. 2.. degenerate changes at the c5-c6 and c6-c7 levels resulting in mild to moderate spinal cana

A member asked:

I have fibromyalgia, degenerative disc and joint disease, spinal stenosis , migraines, i'm on vicodin 5/525 but am never out of pain. it's wearing on me and my dr. refuses to increase the vicodin. what do i do?

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Comments on xrays: lumbar spine spondylosis with multilevel degenerative disc disease worse at l5-s1 with associated l5-s1 foraminal stenosis. must i see a specialist?

A member asked:

What would you recommend for a 22 year old female with degenerative disc disease? i presented at 17 with it following a spinal injury.

A member asked:

Is it likely that eds type iii and degenerative disc disease are related? the ddd has resulted in 2 spinal fusions so far.

A member asked:

Is non-surgical spinal decompression a good option for 70 yr old male 300 lbs, 5'10" with degenerative disc disease?

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