Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
L5-s1 protrusion on dec mri. awoke wed with severe low back pain that diminishes with activity and returns with rest. disc issue? pain in l leg also.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Disc vs OA: You are describing arthritic facet pain & pain referred to the lower limb. Nerve pain is usually not assoc. w/ relief from exercise and worsening with rest. Usually, a disc problem is the reverse. A positive MRI is only part of a diagnosis for Herniated Nucleus Puplosis. Nerve studies will prove whether the MRI finding is symptomatic or a red herring. If it is facet arthritis seek an RFA.
Answered 9/12/2018
1.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
MRI says Postero central and paracentral disc protusion at L5 S1 nerve pain left^right is surgery required although after rest less pain and relief.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Discomfort when i sit.mild right leg pain.MRI shows small l5-s1 protrusion causing impression on right nerve root.Is physiotherapy enough? will it heal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Mri says protusion at l5 s1 left greater than right s1 nerve root but pain is at right hip and leg no pain at left side what treatment is best .
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Mri shows disc protrusion at l5-s1. Mod. Central spinal canal stenosis throughout L spine.mod degrees of neural forminal stenosis at l4-5 an esp l5-s1?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
MRI scan shows posterior disc protusion at L5 S1 level after medication/ rest it is fine very litle pain now at lower back/Leg. Doc says surgery?
Pain in low bak n leg. mri- Right subarticular disc protrusion at L5-S1 level significantly indenting on anterior thecal sac with right lateral recess and central canal stenosis with severe impingement of right side travrsing nerve. medicin can cure?
Mri-t12-l1 l4-l5 l5-s1 disk protrusion no nerve impingement or spinal stenosis. Left low back buttock leg pain 3 wks. Foot cold tingling. Worse when sitting standing walking. 10 days steriod no help?
What does Shallow central disc protrusion at L5-S1 without neural impingement or stenosis mean? I had a mri of my lumbar spine and this is what the impression says? been having back pain since august , the pain going up into my neck and down my legs?
MRI of spine: posterior central protrusion&compressn of right root in L5-S1.I have pain and weakness in both legs.Y doesnt MRI show left root issue?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
