Small Central Disc Protrusion L5-S1
I have been suffering of pain from my low back all the way down to my right ankle for about 6 years now. I’ve had X-Rays and MRI’s done, was prescribed pain killers, anti-inflammatory medication (which all give me side effects), and no relief. The most recent MRI stated the following:MRI OF THE LUMBAR SPINE:VARIOUS T1 AND T2 WEIGHTED SEQUENCES WERE OBTAINED IN SAGITTAL AND AXIAL PROJECTIONS.THERE IS DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE L5-S1 WITH DISC DESSICATION PRESENT.THERE IS A SMALL CENTRAL DISC PROTRUSION AT L5-S1.OTHER FRANK HERNIATION OR STENOSIS IS NOT SEEN.THE CONUS APPEARS INTACT WITH NO EVIDENCE OF ENCROACHMENT OR ABNORMAL INTENSITY.MARROW INTENSITY SHOWS NO EVIDENCE OF OSTEOMYELITIS,DISKITIS OR DISC INFECTION.IMPRESSION:SMALL CENTRAL DISC PROTRUSION L5-S1.———————————————What does all this mean exactly? What are my options of being able to have a pain-free normal life?
11 comments
hema
Hello,
I’m having the back pain problem for the past 3weeks. doing regular house work is really in trouble. I took MRI & saw the doctor. told me to take Aleve or Advil twice a day (2tablets each time). they referred to the physical therapist also. Is it a serious problem the whole life? what isur suggestion regarding this? I’m so confused &worried what to do. I have 2 kids also.
please help me in this.
Vera
All praises to God, Jesus our Lord and Saviour!!! I believe in His time, I will also be healed from my illnesses. I’v just been out of the hospital for a 2 day confinement for pain in my lower right abdomen down to my right foot. I was diagnosed of small central disc protrusion with mild central canal stenosis, L5/S1 .. also vertebral hemangioma, L4. I am diabetic and hypertensive for 10 yrs. now and already have sciatica problems after my total hysterectomy year 2017.. my neurologist said my diabetes is beginning to take its toll. I’m now working out with my doctor as what to do next but I truly believe that only Jesus can heal all my illnesses. So that as a co-believer, I would like to request you to pray unceasingly for my miracle healing, while I continually praise and thank Him, ask forgiveness of my sins, and claim to be my Lord and Saviour. All my Love.
CARMEN ADAMO
Praise God . I am going through the sam thing and am trying to give it up to Jesus. Say a prayer for me as I will for you.
Stay well
Roddy
Well, it’s been about 2 years since my post and I must give praise to God for what He has done. I understand that some of you reading this may have different beliefs than mine (I have been a born-again Christian since 1987), or none at all, but that doesn’t mean that God doesn’t hear your cry or suffering. I truly couldn’t understand why I had to be suffering from so much stuff, although I am thankful that its not like what other people may have. I pray for healing for all of you out there reading this.
These last 2 years have been really difficult in all aspects of my life. But I will only concentrate on the physical trials for now. As I had mentioned before, the pain had been unbearable, couldn’t sleep on any one side for too long, and limited movements. I prayed everyday, so did my family, and many others out there. I didn’t feel any different and my faith was declining. Truth is, when I finally said, Lord Jesus, you know how much pain and suffering I’m going through, and how it has affected my life. But, I realize that it could never compare to what You went through for me. That is why I accept what is happening knowing you are in control. I turn over to You all, and truly confess that I want you to be my Lord and Savior. Forgive me for not being grateful for the health I do have. A few days after praying that, I really didn’t even notice that I was able to sleep on my most painful side for a longer period of time. As the days passed by, I started regaining more mobility and less pain. I know that some of you may be thinking that this is just some ploy to get others to believe as I do, and I want you to know that it is not my intention. That’s a decision you will have to make on your own, but I must be honest with what happened to me.No medications worked for me, and neither did the spets I saw. Its funny how God works, shortly thereafter, I met another believer who is a therapist. Using ultra-sound to relax the muscles did alleviate a lot as well. And this year I also met a Massage Therapist that has really made me feel even better. God does use medicine, and professionals to heal as well. Like I said, for me, it has been a long and painful trial, but I have seen and experienced the healing. I just get a little bother every now and then these days, but nothing compared to the agony of 2 years ago. I do have other pain issues, but those are also on the way to recovery. Thanks for reading my update. Don’t lose hope, I almost did. We don’t always know why we go through the things we must bear, but we must become stronger and better because of it. I would be more than honored to pray for any of you who truly desire that, and if you don’t, Ill pray for you anyways!!!. Try massage therapy, ultra-sound, and stretches. But the best is to take it first to the One who made you.
natalie guanga
im not that old and I have this and I’m afraid of wat could happen to me if I might need surgury or somethin I know god is there and will help me. I mean I’m to young onlly 15
Annie Kirchner
L2/3 Shallow central disc protrusion with a broad base is present. Disc material extends only 3 to 4 mm beyond the end plates and ther is no evidence of neural compression.L4/5 A central and right paracentral dis prtrusion is present. disc material extends approx. 5mm beyond the end palte and lies between the traversing l5 nerve roots.L5/S1 A braod based central disc protrusion is present. Disc material extends approx. 5mm beyond end plate and there is 9mm of cranial extension of disc material along yhe right paracentral position. Disc material does not contact or compress the adjacent nerve roots. The other lumbar discs have retained normal contour. The conus lies at T12 and is normal. The facet jouints are felt to be preserved and there is no pars defect.
vybhav.s
i have mild disc central protrusion at l5-s1. I m suffering about1yr I m also aphysitherapy student,i m aged 21.wiil u give what type of treatment I need. I had mrning stiffness and also severe pain throught day. I didn’t takeing any analgsis.
ewells7
Are there non-surgical and noninvasive treatments or exercises available to relieve the discomfort?
michael spinks
I have had this pain is my lower back from lifting a heavy object at work for over 9 months now, I have taken pain medication steroid injections, volume injections, vicodin, ibuprofen, tytenol 3, nothing helps what do I do, and how long will I have to suffer with this unbearable pain.
jill
i have had lower back pain for 8 years, I’m 24, I have been through physical therapy two times, failure each time, my dr finally put me on Oxycodone and muscle relaxers and sent me in for an m.r.i, after the pain had shot down my leg to my knee. anyway, I have a central disc protrusion (herniated) and they want to send me in for an epidural. thats temp. relief. Won’t do surgery until I’m old. nice, huh?
Natalie guanga
Im young and sufrered from this condition I m good now because of therapy in belvuve hosspital thank you belvuve