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Desiccated Disc – what will be my fate?

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Findings: Desiccated L4-L5 intervertebral disc with a mild broad based central protrusion obliterating the anterior subarachnoid space is noted.
There is no signifant compression of the dural sac or nerve roots.Impression: Degenerative changes with a subtle broad based central portrusion of L4-L5 disc is noted. No other significant abnormality observed.

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    Each individual bone in the spine is called a vertebra. In between the vertebrae are flat, cushiony discs (known as intervertebral discs) that act as shock absorbers. The discs normally contain a certain amount of fluid. Disc desiccation is abnormal dryness of the discs. Disc desiccation is common in older people and it can occur in any area of the spine from top to bottom. In fact, most people will experience some degree of disc desiccation in their lives. As a result of this dryness and loss of fluid, the disc(s) degenerate (wear away) to a degree. Disc desiccation is the earliest visible sign of disc degeneration. Disc degeneration can range in severity from mild, moderate, to severe. Risk factors for disc degeneration include genetics which predispose one to disc problems, a history of moderate to severe spine trauma, and having a job that is very labor intensive and requires heavy lifting. The subarachnoid space is the compartment within the spinal column which contains the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). In your case it is being compressed some. The disc protrusion is minor as there is no significant compression of the dural sac or nerve roots.Your fate depends on what you choose to do about it. The discs will continue to degenerate if left untreated, chiropractic care will help maintain them and stop or slow the degenerative process. Doing nothing, the disc will continue to degenerate and symptoms will continue to worsen. It wont happen overnight but it will happen. I would look for a good chiropractor in your area.

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    can an automobile accident cause this condition?

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    I have been doing heavy construction for the last 2 years and have been out of work for about 10 weeks and have just recieved an MRI which does indicate that there is a decreased signal in the invertebral disc space at L4-L5 that is consistant with disc desiccation. I’ve been seeking therapy for the last 4 weeks and my condition doesn’t seem to be improving much, Can u explain what other options are available.

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    I want to know who is my fate etc

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    What are extreme recovery cases and methods? With chiropractic care, is re-hydration possible?

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