I suffered a sharp pain on my lower back on last year December. Followed by occasionally numb and weak on my right leg when prolonged standing and walking.
Appointment on this year Jan, just got my MRI scan last week and gotten back my result today.
I will just list the main one
Report:
Small posterior disc protrusion noted at ?4/5 level, which indents upon the thecal sac ( Se 7/5 ), but does not cause significant spinal canal, lateral recess or neural exit foraminal narrowing.
There is no paravertebral mass.
Comments:
Small posterior disc protrusion at L4/5 level, indenting upon the thecal sac, but not causing significant spinal canal, lateral recess or neural exit foraminal narrowing.
Anyone can tell me whether is this slip disc or not??
I am in a combat unit right now.
I told the doctor i have difficulty prolong walking and climbing stairs.
Although I was given 3 months excused RMJ and heavy load. When comes to outfield activity, I still have to carry store items which is making my condition worsen.
The physician told me is not life threatening. Hence not downgrading me and refer me to a Spine Surgeon for another appointment in another 3 weeks.
It's been 3 months and I can only sleep one side in camp, back pain when sitting, walk awkwardly during some occasions and was asked to eat painkillers everyday.
Physiotherapy on every 2 weeks which i find is not helping....
Any advice? To private hospital or further waiting?
Appointment on this year Jan, just got my MRI scan last week and gotten back my result today.
I will just list the main one
Report:
Small posterior disc protrusion noted at ?4/5 level, which indents upon the thecal sac ( Se 7/5 ), but does not cause significant spinal canal, lateral recess or neural exit foraminal narrowing.
There is no paravertebral mass.
Comments:
Small posterior disc protrusion at L4/5 level, indenting upon the thecal sac, but not causing significant spinal canal, lateral recess or neural exit foraminal narrowing.
Anyone can tell me whether is this slip disc or not??
I am in a combat unit right now.
I told the doctor i have difficulty prolong walking and climbing stairs.
Although I was given 3 months excused RMJ and heavy load. When comes to outfield activity, I still have to carry store items which is making my condition worsen.
The physician told me is not life threatening. Hence not downgrading me and refer me to a Spine Surgeon for another appointment in another 3 weeks.
It's been 3 months and I can only sleep one side in camp, back pain when sitting, walk awkwardly during some occasions and was asked to eat painkillers everyday.
Physiotherapy on every 2 weeks which i find is not helping....
Any advice? To private hospital or further waiting?
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