Hi everyone,
I posted a few days ago about my mri results and being concerned that the doc said they were nothing. I was able to get my pics and the actual radiologist's report. I am going to post what it says and I am hoping anyone might be able to tell me if I should seek a 2nd opinion!
Findings: The sagittal images demonstrate normal vertebral alignment. There is an ovoid bony lesion seen of the T5, T6, and T12 segments. These appear intermediate to low signal on T1 weighted and are of high signal intensity on T2, not consistent with vertebral hemangioma.
The largest lesion is seen of the T6 segment measuring 15mm in greatest dimension. The smallest is seen on T12 segment and is 8mm. The bony cortex of these above segments are grossly intact.
Elsewhere, there are several Schmorl notes seen of the T7-L1 segments. No acute compression fracture or subluxation. The discs demonstrate minimal degenerative desc desiccation signal of the T7-8 and T8-9 levels.
No evidence for focal disc herniation or spinal canal stenosis.
Impression: Bony lesions involving the T5, T6, and T12 segments as detailed. The MR signal is not typical for vertebral hemangiomas. Therefore, malignancy (primary versus metastatic) cannot be completely excluded. Perhaps a contrasted mri exam may yield further information. 2. Multilevel schmorl nodes at lower thoracic spine.
This is what it says word for word. I have been having many scary symptoms and the doctor like I said before feels that this is nothing. Should I worry or are these nothing?? Should I seek a neuro specialist to read these and get brain mri??
I am just so frustrated and sick of being told there is nothing wrong when I know my body and I know there is something going on. And then they find this stuff in the exact spot that I have been complaining for months of excruciating pain and the pain that radiates down my spine!? Any info on what this mumble jumble means in lamen terms and if this sounds like ms lesions would be great. Thanks again for this awesome website and great support system!