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I've been diagnosed with spondylolthesis l3 l4 grade 1. my question is if i'm only grade 1 why is it so painful?
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Was the diagnosis: Made with x-ray, or catscan(or mri) see your orthopod for reason of your pain. These things don/'t go away! check it out!
Answered 2/8/2014
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It happens..: Assuming the diagnosis is correct you should do well with core strengthening. Back pain is extremely common and aggravated by our poor body mechanics. Pilates and yoga can help tremendously. If things get worse see a spine specialist.
Answered 2/8/2014
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If conservative: Treatment is not helping and you continue to have severe leg pain, surgery can help alleviate pain by creating more space for the nerve roots. Lumbar fusion if you are having back pains. Discuss this wilth your neurosurgeon.No amount of pain medicine can give you 100% relief!
Answered 2/8/2014
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Grade 1 spondylo: Most cases have minimal or no symptoms. Double check to make sure that there is no associated disc disease or other pathology and that it is truly grade 1.
Answered 2/8/2014
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