Question 1

my diagnosis is: t11-12 tarlov cyst, l3-4 slight diffuse posterior bulge (sdpb), l4-5 desicated cartilege (dc) and sdpb l5-s1 dc, sdpb with superimposed central disc herniation and moderate indentation of vts. what shouldi do?

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See a specialist: The decription sounds like an unstable situation  however we would need to know more about the exam and how it is affecting your ability to do things like move legs, control bowel and/or bladder. Position sense. Etc? I would recomend a spine surgeon review.

Question 2

back pain & numbness in foot after mri report l5-s1: wide based shallow disc herniation eccentric to left. mild degree facet prominence. central canal not significantly stenotic. what does this mean?

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Herniated disc: It means herniated disc. The disc is a cushion like piece in between the vertebrae. Itabsorbs the shock on walking and body movement. When it comes out of it's place then it presses on the nerve and causes numbness and pain to part of body where the nerve goes. In your case the nerves are L5 ;s1.You are on vicodin ; pt. Also get emg. Apply pain patch.Accupuncturd. Read- http://doctorrajput.Com.

Question 3

is swimming good exercise to avoid disc herniation. i had herniation 9 months back  at l5 s1 want to get relieved  permanent. what to do.

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Swimming avoids: axial loading of your vertebral columns and enhance/ maintain flexibility which means it is an excellent exercise.  However you should avoid violent bending motions while in the water, which means you probably should not be doing butterfly strokes.  Otherwise nice steady and gentle swimming strokes would be very nice for your spine health.

Question 4

is it dangerous to have a chiropractic adjustment with a 9mm disc herniation at l5/s1?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A herniated disc is a contraindication to manipulation....You could make it worse.

Question 5

is my disc herniation in the protrusion or extrusion stage? anterior margin of the thecal sac is contacted and partially effaced greater to the left of the midline at l5/s1. this is due to 2mm of disc material lateralizing left greater than right

Accepted Answer

Talk with your Dr. :  Rather than asking doctors you don't know to interpret your tests, you need to discuss this with your doctor.  A disc extrusion 
 is when inner disc material pushes through  a tear into the outer wall and  seeps into the spinal canal.

Question 6

what are best the non cirurgical treatments for spinal disc herniation l5 s1?

Accepted Answer

Time PT meds epidura: Most get better with time. Exercise, weight control and smoking cessation help if these are issues  medication, physical therapy and epidural steroid injections can also play a role if indicated.

Question 7

hi, i have a disc herniation (l5-s1) and i wonder if i can stil play volleyball and do some weight lifting. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Herniated Disc: The answer is probably. Exercise is key for the conservative care of a symptomatic herniated disc. Care must be taken not to aggravate the disc. This means that where the disc is herniated is important. Many lifting activities involve weighted flexion of the back which is potentially injurious. Consult a physical therapist or your physician for advise on activities and exercise advancement.

Question 8

how significant it is to have a reduced h-reflex at s1 level when i already suffer from l5/s1 disc herniation with nerve compression?what does it mean

Accepted Answer

Same: It just basically reinforces the idea that you have a lumbar radiculopathy; which basically means leg pain coming from an irritation or compression of a nerve in the back.

Question 9

i had an mri that showed l5 -s1 disc herniation with bone fragments noted, nerve study has s1 damage what all does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: Definitely need to see a specialist. Either an orthopedic specialist in backs or a neurosurgeon. Sounds like the disc and it's fragments are pushing on the nerve root. Time to act before the damage becomes chronic.

Question 10

what is a ir 100 custom procedure exactly? i'm supposed to schedule on for my lumbar disc herniation l5-s1. curious about actual details of procedure.

Accepted Answer

Back pain: Ask your surgeon to explain the procedure using your MRI studies, models of the spine, and brochures. Risks, benefits, and alternative treatments should be discussed as part of the informed consent.  IR stands for interventional radiology. Apparently, a radiologist is perfoming your procedure. It is reasonable to ask how many of these procedures has her/she performed and the expected recovery.

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My diagnosis is: t11-12 tarlov cyst, l3-4 slight diffuse posterior bulge (sdpb), l4-5 desicated cartilege (dc) and sdpb l5-s1 dc, sdpb with superimposed central disc herniation and moderate indentation of vts. what shouldi do?

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Back pain & numbness in foot after mri report l5-s1: wide based shallow disc herniation eccentric to left. mild degree facet prominence. central canal not significantly stenotic. what does this mean?

A member asked:

Is swimming good exercise to avoid disc herniation. i had herniation 9 months back at l5 s1 want to get relieved permanent. what to do.

A member asked:

Is it dangerous to have a chiropractic adjustment with a 9mm disc herniation at l5/s1?

A member asked:

Is my disc herniation in the protrusion or extrusion stage? anterior margin of the thecal sac is contacted and partially effaced greater to the left of the midline at l5/s1. this is due to 2mm of disc material lateralizing left greater than right

A member asked:

What are best the non cirurgical treatments for spinal disc herniation l5 s1?

A member asked:

Hi, i have a disc herniation (l5-s1) and i wonder if i can stil play volleyball and do some weight lifting. thanks?

A member asked:

How significant it is to have a reduced h-reflex at s1 level when i already suffer from l5/s1 disc herniation with nerve compression?what does it mean

A member asked:

I had an mri that showed l5 -s1 disc herniation with bone fragments noted, nerve study has s1 damage what all does that mean?

A member asked:

What is a ir 100 custom procedure exactly? i'm supposed to schedule on for my lumbar disc herniation l5-s1. curious about actual details of procedure.

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