Question 1

grade i spondylolisthesis and degenerative diffusely bulging disc at l5-s1 with bilateral foraminal stenosis, what to do?

Accepted Answer

The options are: 1. physical therapy
2. pain control via injections or pills
3. rarely surgery for stability
4. lifestyle changes - stop smoking, lose weight and stay active/exercising

Question 2

what is the best treatment for "stable multilevel degenerative changes resulting in up to moderate bilateral neural foraminal stenosis at l4-5.

Accepted Answer

This is common in ol: Degenerative arthritis/changes are common in the joints between the various bones including your spine.
 When advanced, these changes can impinge on the nerves coming out from the spine(through the  spaces between the vertebra called the Foramina). Most of these changes are silent but sometimes it can cause pain in the low back. Best treatment varies, from daily walks(best and simple) to physical

Question 3

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 4

have pins/needles on right hand for 2 months. mri: c5-6 degenerative changes with spinal cord flattening & effacement of csf signal.multilevel chronic foraminal stenosis worst at c5-6, compression of right c6 nerve root.how dangerous? irreversible?

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Get EMG: It would seem that you have a cord compression, but you need an EMG/NCS (muscle and nerve study) to determine how serious the cord compression is vs a different cause,,such as carpal tunnel, which could also exist. steroid epidural cervical injections should Improve symptoms for some time. Please wear a soft cervical  collar while driving to prevent injury should you have an accident.

Question 5

what does mild bilateral foraminal encroachment with no stenosis or root compression?

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It's good news: The space where the nerve goes is narrowed but there is no pressure on the nerves so no need for surgery.

Question 6

what is spondylitic foraminal stenosis?

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Foraminal stenosis: Narrowing of exiting holes used by nerves roots to get out of spine to legs or arms thes segmental holes are called foramen stenosis means narrowing spondylitic means arthritic so holes aeb smaller because of disc space narrowing and or bone spurs crowding holes.

Question 7

i have severe bilateral foraminal stenosis. any chance it can make me disabled?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Foraminal stenosis is a chronic condition that can be very painful and is often treated without surgery.  Decompression with surgery can be helpful.  It is not as disabling as severe canal stenosis.

Question 8

is foraminal stenosis the same thing as spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Sort of...: Spinal stenosis means there is decreased space available for the spinal sac & spinal nerves. This can be due to pressure from bulging discs, arthritic joints, thickening of the spinal ligaments, tumors, congential problems, etc. Foraminal stenosis is decreased space available for one of the individual nerves around the area that it exits off the main spinal canal (known as the neural foramen).

Question 9

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.

Question 10

severe cervical foraminal stenosis. are there any effective treatments?

Accepted Answer

May require surgery: Severe cervical atenosis oftenresults in pain, numbness, even weakness and muscle strophy. Seek an orthopedic, or sometimes neurosurgical consultation regarding function, possible non-surgical treatment and surgical options.

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Grade i spondylolisthesis and degenerative diffusely bulging disc at l5-s1 with bilateral foraminal stenosis, what to do?

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What is the best treatment for "stable multilevel degenerative changes resulting in up to moderate bilateral neural foraminal stenosis at l4-5.

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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?

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Have pins/needles on right hand for 2 months. mri: c5-6 degenerative changes with spinal cord flattening & effacement of csf signal.multilevel chronic foraminal stenosis worst at c5-6, compression of right c6 nerve root.how dangerous? irreversible?

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What does mild bilateral foraminal encroachment with no stenosis or root compression?

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What is spondylitic foraminal stenosis?

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I have severe bilateral foraminal stenosis. any chance it can make me disabled?

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Is foraminal stenosis the same thing as spinal stenosis?

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

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Severe cervical foraminal stenosis. are there any effective treatments?

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