Question 1

i have degenerative disc disease withspurs in my back and neck. do you think i'll be in much pain the older i get?

Accepted Answer

"motion is lotion": Degenerative disc disease and spurs usually indicate an inflammatory condition of the spine.  This can be caused by over-use, trauma, or other causes.  Long term pain can be mitigated by maintaining flexibility and strength.  I encourage patients to remember, "motion is lotion;" the more your keep the joint(s) moving, the smoother they will move for you. Keep inflammation down with ice and advil (ibuprofen).

Question 2

can an injury cause a bone spur and a degenerative disk? l5 - s1 area

Accepted Answer

Yes.

A : Yes.

A specific injury is one thing that causes a degenerative disc.  Age, wear and tear, infections are other things that can cause degenerative discs as well.

Question 3

is there a correlation between severe painful cervical degenerative disease and ant disc displacement without reduction/bone  spurs and pain in tmj?

Accepted Answer

Linear Correlation: between Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease and TMJ well documented. The result of changes in the C2-C5 can cause pain in the cervical area and refer pain to the TMJ and facial structures, regardless of the anterior disc displacement.

Question 4

can degenerative disc disease and bone spurs with chronic pain and inflammation cause hardening of the posterior cervical lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

No: Unrelated, look for another reason, confer with your doctor, best wishes

Question 5

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 6

what is degenerative sacroiliac changes with vacuum phenomenon in si joints, spurs anteriorly and sclerosis, also have thoracic bone spurs and fusion?

Accepted Answer

SI joint: This is a radiographic description of your sacroiliac joint where your pelvis meets the spine. There are degenerative changes to this joint that may or may not be a source of your pain. It's possible that you've had these changes for years and you are having a flare up in this area.

Question 7

i have had severe lower back and hip pain for years and it's steadily getting worse. i have degenerative disc disease, arthritis, and bone spurs. i limp, have trouble walking and standing upright, and can't stand more than a few minutes. help?

Accepted Answer

: Appears you have widespread wear and tear, assuming not prior confirmation of inflammatory arthritis.  Medication merely will slightly help discomfort but will not provide longterm benefits.  Physical therapy in a pool, or using Red Cord equipment, with eventual McKenzie exercises does work, but must be gradual.  A sacroiliac belt often is useful

Question 8

what is the best way to get pain under control  chronic pancreatitis and degenerative disk with bone spurs in neck pain arm and lower back and legs?

Accepted Answer

Unstable neck and ba: The neck and back pain is from instability associated with bad ligaments in the neck and back. The pancreatitis could be the back itself giving the pain. 

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Question 9

what exactly is a calcaneal spur?

Accepted Answer

A projection : Of bone under or behind the heel bone.

Question 10

what to do about spurs on your spine?

Accepted Answer

How much discomfort?: A bone spur is a bony growth formed on  healthy bone and may normally occur as you age.  Generally, treatment for a bone spur involves taking pain medication and avoiding activities that worsen the pain.  If you have a spur on your back physical therapy may help.  Surgical intervention is a last resort option for severe pain and impairment.  Discuss with your primary doctor if this is the case.

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Can an injury cause a bone spur and a degenerative disk? l5 - s1 area

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Is there a correlation between severe painful cervical degenerative disease and ant disc displacement without reduction/bone spurs and pain in tmj?

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Can degenerative disc disease and bone spurs with chronic pain and inflammation cause hardening of the posterior cervical lymph nodes?

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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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What is degenerative sacroiliac changes with vacuum phenomenon in si joints, spurs anteriorly and sclerosis, also have thoracic bone spurs and fusion?

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I have had severe lower back and hip pain for years and it's steadily getting worse. i have degenerative disc disease, arthritis, and bone spurs. i limp, have trouble walking and standing upright, and can't stand more than a few minutes. help?

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What is the best way to get pain under control chronic pancreatitis and degenerative disk with bone spurs in neck pain arm and lower back and legs?

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What exactly is a calcaneal spur?

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