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I've just got my x-ray results..

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waftyback
waftyback

Hi, newbie here,  I've been having leg pains when standing and trapped nerves in my thighs, went to the docs and he gave my anti-inflamatories, but no effect. Then went for an x-ray and got my results

1. Spina bifida occulta of L5

2. Scoliosis of the lumber spine concave to the right

3. Spondylolisthesis grade 1 at L5/S1 joint with slight anterior slip of L5 on S1

4. Arthritis - osteophytes in most of the vertebrae.

I am a 42 year old female, not overweight, physically fit non smoker - all a bit of a shock, wasn't expecting this, not sure what the future holds for me with regard to mobility?

 

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  • fiona11437
    fiona11437 waftyback

    Posted

    Well you certainly seem to be down on your luck. I have spina bifida occulta and have had two operations so far, both very successful. I have nerve damage to my bladder and bowel but that was due to GP leaving it for so long second time around. Do you have a tethered cord? Operation is pretty quick for that and usually in hospital a week. As for scoliosis what is your degree of curvature? Normally they just monitor up to 45' and contemplate surgery on anything over that. My daughter is 2 weeks post op for operation on her 75' curvature and so far everything is looking really promising. This is a much longer operation. As for the other two I don't know but I really hope they can get you sorted. Sorry if I haven't been much help 
    • waftyback
      waftyback fiona11437

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply. The doc didn't say anything about the spina bifida, or the degree of curvature, just said I've got artritis and gave my co-codemal and told me what exercises are best and what activities to avoid, he didn't really indicate if any of the problems were serious, aside from the pain, i don't know if I should be concerned, asking for more tests etc.
  • graham6214
    graham6214 waftyback

    Posted

    hi waftyback had simular prob back in 2004 ended up having a fusion of L5-s1 hopefully yours will go well if so your mbility should be fare 
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