Question 1

what could a sore/tender spot on my spine mean? located around center of the back.

Accepted Answer

Can be anything: A sore spot in the back, could be due to muscle spasm,  tendinitis, arthritis or even a pinched nerve. Or it could be a tender spot that of no real concern. Check with you doctor.

Question 2

i have a boil for two years on my lower spine just on the bum area. it comes and goes in the same spot. does this mean i might have a condition?

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It may be what is : Called  a pilonidal cyst which can present this way and if  or becomes problematic , can be surgically removed.

Question 3

in my neck mri dr found two white spot on spine what does it means tumor or cancer?

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Hard to know: This is a good question for your doctor. White spots can be many things, including normal. Are the spots on the bones in your neck, or on the spinal cord? How big are they? Why did you have the neck mri? Ask your doctor for the MRI report and come back to tell us what it says. We will be able to help you more with that information!

Question 4

wat does " u have 5 spots on ur spine that r bulging out " mean? should i b worried? i askd but all he said was i'm fine

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Bulging discs: There are 7 vertebral bodies in the neck (cervical spine), 12 in the mid back (thoracic spine), and 5 in the low back (lumbar spine). Between each vertebral body is a disc made of cartilage.  When discs begin to show signs of degeneration or arthritis, they bulge and can lead to mild to moderate narrowing of the spine. Nonoperative treatment is usually the first line of therapy.

Question 5

what would 3 white spots on your cervical spine mean?

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: What do you mean by white spots? Are you seeing this on a radiology image? More information is needed.

Question 6

what do dark spots on my mri bone scan on my spine mean?

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Unable to answer: T1 images will show water, air, and cortical bone as dark. T2 images will show air, cortical bone, and other hydrophobic substances as dark. So depends on image acquisition and anatomy.

Question 7

recent bone scintigrapy showed no hot spots other than my lumbar spine. does this mean all my other joints are ok? x-rays have shown oa in many joints

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Scintigraphy lights up to ID blood or fluid movements, infection, inflammation, and cancer and has many uses to identify structures and functional processes in different organ systems

Question 8

is it likely that i will re-fracture the spondylolysis i have had surgery on (6 months postop)? still have pain will this be a weak spot in the spine?

Accepted Answer

No and Yes: Surgery for spondylolysis requires fusion with titanium metal implants. If you fuse well, which as a 28-year-old you should, it is very unlikely you will re-fracture the spondylolysis. As for that part of the spine being weak spot, there is nothing more stronger than your own healthy spine without spondylolysis. So, even with successful fusion as strong as that is, it will be slightly weaker.

Question 9

have a dark spot on the right side of my back close to my spine. its become patchy dry in recent weeks. in the last two weeks ive experienced a weird sensation on that area throughout the day ?

Accepted Answer

Visualize lesion: These lesion needs to be visualized (at minimum) to try to make an accurate assessment. Consider virtual medical eval or in-person assessment.

Question 10

what could the black spot on my c spine be?

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C-Spine black spot: On your skin or on an image (e.g. Mri?)?
If the skin is a concern, make sure to see your pcp or a dermatologist. 
If you had it show up on an mri, there are various options. Please have them explain to you what it was they thought, and perhaps have your doc take a sample of it (skin- or other structure). Good luck!

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In my neck mri dr found two white spot on spine what does it means tumor or cancer?

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Wat does " u have 5 spots on ur spine that r bulging out " mean? should i b worried? i askd but all he said was i'm fine

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What would 3 white spots on your cervical spine mean?

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What do dark spots on my mri bone scan on my spine mean?

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Recent bone scintigrapy showed no hot spots other than my lumbar spine. does this mean all my other joints are ok? x-rays have shown oa in many joints

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Is it likely that i will re-fracture the spondylolysis i have had surgery on (6 months postop)? still have pain will this be a weak spot in the spine?

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Have a dark spot on the right side of my back close to my spine. its become patchy dry in recent weeks. in the last two weeks ive experienced a weird sensation on that area throughout the day ?

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What could the black spot on my c spine be?

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