Question 1

what is mild to moderate facet arthropathy ?

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DJD: Mild to moderate arthritis in the facets in your back.

Question 2

how serious is a mild facet arthropathy?

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It varies: In most cases it is no problem at all. Mild cases are often painless, but it can be difficult to determine if the arthropathy is causing a problem or not. Some physicians will inject the joint or the nerves to the joint to see if it relieves the symptoms (using low back pain).

Question 3

is running still ok with mild facet arthropathy of the l5/s1?

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Yes: As long as it is not making your pain worse.

Question 4

what should i do about l5-s1 mild bilateral facet arthropathy & hypertrophy?

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Keep living: If you are meaning findings on an MRI i wouldnt sweat it if you aren't having symptoms. To keep it from becoming a problem down the road, you might consider core strengthening therapy. If you develop leg pain or severe back pain, you probably ought to see your doctor.

Question 5

just discovered i have mild facet arthropathy at l5/s1 on right side with spurring. feel like my youth is over. love to run/workout. is it over?

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No: Facet arthropathy is a radiologic term. In twenties male this radiologic description is not commonly correlate w. Experience of chronic pain generation. Doctors often chose radiologists' terms to explain symptoms when unable/incapable of determining other causes.  See an osteopath for in-depth hands-on physical exam.  "facet" diagnosis seems to be the current medical fashion. You need 2nd opinion.

Question 6

hit in neck 7wks ago mri-chronic cervical spondylosis c56c67 degenerative bony narrowings left sided associated mild left facet arthropathy. worried?

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Common findings: The MRI seems to describe very common degenerative type changes at typical locations in the neck.  They are described as chronic, which indicates these are due to wear and tear over time and not likely related to your being hit in the neck.   These changes will likely continue to happen over the course of a lifetime and may be a source of pain in your neck and/or arms from time to time.

Question 7

what is severe left neural foraminal narrowing at l3-4 secondary to mild broad disc bulge and facet arthropathy  moderate l neural at l4-5  and more .

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L3-4: Sounds like your reading a scan report.  Why don't you bring them to the doctor who ordered them so he can explain them and correlate them to your symptoms.  You might get a better appreciation of the scan findings if you do this.

Question 8

hurt back bad 6 months ago working out. ct scan shows right side l5/s1 mild facet arthropathy. could this be causing the extreme pain? i'm just 22

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Back pain: Mild facet arthropathy should not cause extreme pain. Given your age you more than likely have musculoskeletal pain. I would suggest some nsaid's and do some formal pt.

Question 9

cs mri results: disc bulge & mild facet arthropathy at c5-6 & c4-5. mild facet arthropathy c6-7. mild bilateral ostoearthritis c7-t1. best treatment?

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Many Options: This pain as you suggested is the result of an irritated nerve or facet joints or other injury typically in the cervical spine (neck) which are caused by herniated disks, spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease, etc requiring further evaluation by a spine specialist and you may be candidate for facet injections, radiofrequency ablation and/or epidural steroid injection.  Speak with Doctor.

Question 10

i have mild facet arthropathy from l3-s1 as well as bulging discs at l4-5&l5-s1 and bilateral neural foraminal stenosis @l5-s1. what does this mean?

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Mild Back arthritis: Degenerative changes of spine all above findings are 30% asymptomatic may or not be cause of your symptoms .Now you have a more detailed list of suspects to investigate with a spine specialist.

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Is running still ok with mild facet arthropathy of the l5/s1?

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What should i do about l5-s1 mild bilateral facet arthropathy & hypertrophy?

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Just discovered i have mild facet arthropathy at l5/s1 on right side with spurring. feel like my youth is over. love to run/workout. is it over?

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Hit in neck 7wks ago mri-chronic cervical spondylosis c56c67 degenerative bony narrowings left sided associated mild left facet arthropathy. worried?

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What is severe left neural foraminal narrowing at l3-4 secondary to mild broad disc bulge and facet arthropathy moderate l neural at l4-5 and more .

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Hurt back bad 6 months ago working out. ct scan shows right side l5/s1 mild facet arthropathy. could this be causing the extreme pain? i'm just 22

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Cs mri results: disc bulge & mild facet arthropathy at c5-6 & c4-5. mild facet arthropathy c6-7. mild bilateral ostoearthritis c7-t1. best treatment?

A member asked:

I have mild facet arthropathy from l3-s1 as well as bulging discs at l4-5&l5-s1 and bilateral neural foraminal stenosis @l5-s1. what does this mean?

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