Chronic back pain

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diagnosed with the following and would appreciate an explaination, and how serious is this. I am a disabled veteran and have been rated at 50% disability, right knee, and lumbar.
Conclusion from med report, MRI no contrast
1. No HNP or central stenosis at any level
2.Multilevel chronic degenerative disease ranging from mild to severe with resulting narrowing of several of the neural foramina, particularly the right foramen at L4-5 and left neural foramen at L5-s1

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Thanks for the information. I will take your advice and follow through with your reccomendations.

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Hello Dear,
Multilevel chronic degenerative disease may cause radicular pain in thighs and legs,difficult walking,backache,cramps,neurological signs like tingling,numbness,heaviness,pressure and weakness of extremities.
You should take vitaminB supplements and should consult a physiotherapist for pain management.Neck and back extension exercises will help you.Avoid bending and lifting heavy weights.
Best