I have issues with my C Spine and L Spine. After visiting my surgeon my next option for my C Spine is surgery. We reviewed my MRI results for my lumbar and the doc told me surgery in not an option. I know every case is different and you cannot see film here. However, here is a portion of the MRI report. Perhaps you could intrepret these and shed some light.
"At L4-5 there is mild to moderate disc hydration and there is a diffuse bulge of the annulus and disc. There is a posterior disc protrusion by 1-2mm at left lateral recess and 2-3mm at right lateral recess. No root effect is suggested to right or left"
Pain is subjective and there are days I about cry trying to get out of bed, sitting with comfort is about impossible. Driving for any length of time is horrible. From what you've read, what are your thoughts? I've used an RS Medical unit for my C&L spine since Oct with not any relief that I can tell. I've had an ESI on my CSpine, no luck. I have an ESI on 3.7 for the lumbar - SI Joint injection, transforaminal injection is what is recommended. God forbid these provide no relief, what are my options? The last thing the Pain Mgmt doc told me when he did the ESI on my C Spine was "sometimes these work, sometime they don't" Well it did not on my CSpine and I'll be going for sugery. After reviewing the info provided from my report, what are your thoughts for treatment options should the ESI not work? I know that the dehydration is degenerative and can't be fixed, but I'd like to think there are various treatment options for the bulging issues. Thank you!!!