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I recently had an MRI scan of my spine. As I have severe scoliosis. It says i have disc degeneration of the cervical and lumbar spine. Not sure what thus means. Anybody have any knowledge about this?
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AlexandriaGizmo jennifer10322
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Hi have more or less the same result and to be honest i don't think its that bad but i will ask when i see my rheumatologists next time
jennifer10322 AlexandriaGizmo
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Hi do you have any pain? The top of my back get sore, then sometimes the bottom too. And the neck of my neck
AlexandriaGizmo jennifer10322
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Not a massive amount i dont think but i have numerous other medical conditions that are more of a problem as i also have
spondylolisthesis which i was told required surgery years ago but because my brother had it and it actually caused major problems i declined.
Do you do regular exercise to alleviate it
jennifer10322 AlexandriaGizmo
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I used to be very fit and active but due to other health conditions i am not as active now.
sprout22 jennifer10322
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Caused by wear and tear of the spinal discs. This occurs due to drying out of the discs over time making the discs lose their support and function. Most commonly noted symptoms are pain in the legs, thighs and buttocks, lower back, neck, weakness, muscle spasms, physical deformity or stiffness. Treatment includes exercise, medication, physical therapy, pain-relieving medication, and surgery.
jennifer10322 sprout22
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Hi thanks for the information. I am having pain in the top of my back and back of my neck. Sometimes lower back. I also have an undiagnosed autoimmune disease. So not sure which is causing what pain.
sprout22 jennifer10322
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I have the same disc degeneration in my back and neck I also have Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis . which affect the ligiments and muscles around the spine.
Marina_Dee jennifer10322
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The Cervical spine is the neck area of the spinal column and the Lumbar spine is the spinal area at your waistline/lower back. Between each bone in the spine there is a disc of tissue which helps to keep the spine supple and bendy and also absorbs any shock waves through the spine.
As we get older,its quite common for most people to have some disc degeneration as the discs start to bulge and get thin, often causing pain along the nerves coming off the spine. This doesnt always need treatment apart from exercise/physiotherapy or just pain killers/anti inflammatories.
Its up to your consultant to decide on the best way forward,in discussion with you.
Hope that helps.
jennifer10322 Marina_Dee
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Hi thanks for the information. I've never experienced any pain before until a few months ago. Along with other symptoms. At a loss as to what's causing me to feel so unwell and on pain.