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My mri says i have lateral recess stenosis, mass effect on my s1 nerve root, and facet authropathy diffusley from l2-s1. what's this mean for me?
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Needs correlation: The films suggest potential compression of the s-1 nerve root, which might explain numbness over sole of foot and weakness of calf muscles, besides pain radiating from lower back to foot. Could be treated conservatively, and may respond to epidural steroid injection, but if bladder involved, surgery is far preferable. Do have lengthy discussion with spine surgeon.
Answered 9/7/2013
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Getting older: Normal MRI for many of us as we are getting older. Simply means that the ligaments and joints are getting thicker - part of the aging process. True compression of the nerve root from the thickened ligaments and joints may cause trouble with walking on your tiptoes and/or numbness on the outer part of your foot. For any of these symptoms or unrelenting pain - check in with your neurosurgeon.
Answered 6/10/2014
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