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Lumbar mri showed extensive heterogeneous bone marrow signal dr shrugged when i mention it know what it is, do i ignore it like dr ?had back pain yrs

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Don't shrug off: Needs further evaluation. Not normal finding, could be a sign of serious issue ( or not). Can't tell here.

Answered 4/11/2021

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Dr. Carol Van der Harst answered

Interesting: If the bone signals are described as "mobic changes", there is some new information that suggests antibiotics may help. Ask for more information. Good luck.

Answered 4/11/2021

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A member asked:

Lumbar mri showed extensive heterogeneous bone marrow signal dr shrugged when i mention it know what it is, do i ignore it like dr ?had back pain yrs

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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