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I had an mri that diagnosed arthritis, but was changed to a herniated disc. i have low back pain, sacral dimple, syrinx, leg weakness, and sciatica. could my mri have been misinterpreted and o have a tethered spinal cord. it runs in the family?

Q: i had an mri that diagnosed arthritis, but was changed to a herniated disc. i have low back pain, sacral dimple, syrinx, leg weakness, and sciatica. could my mri have been misinterpreted and o have a tethered spinal cord. it runs in the family?

: At this site, we answer general medical questions but cannot review MRIs, but a virtual consult might help. Do contact the interpreter of the MRI and address your concerns directly

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At this site, we answer general medical questions but cannot review MRIs, but a virtual consult might help. Do contact the interpreter of the MRI and address your concerns directly

Answered 10/2/2022

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A member asked:

I had an mri that diagnosed arthritis, but was changed to a herniated disc. i have low back pain, sacral dimple, syrinx, leg weakness, and sciatica. could my mri have been misinterpreted and o have a tethered spinal cord. it runs in the family?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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