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I have recent prolapsed discs and after mri diagnosed with thickened spinal nerve. Worried about what it might be. Waiting for results of further mri
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mike92384 dee16958
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Hello dee16958...First of all, the MRI said you have prolapsed discs & a thickened spinal nerve. Quite honestly, I've never heard of a 'thickened spinal nerve"., unless the nerve is swollen...but again, I've never heard of that.
You went on to mention a further MRI...for what reason is there going to be a further MRI?
To find out what's truly going on in the spine...an MRI of the COMPLETE spine should be done. That entails the lumbar, cervical (neck) AND brain. Yes, the brain is also part of the nervous system, & can show things that may be going on in there, but not in the other spinal areas. Contrast isn't necessary, unless your doctor wants it. Here in Canada, MRI by contrast can take a long time to get an appointment because of the availability or unavailability of the technician qualified to inject the die. Appointments without contrast can be made much sooner.
My advice in the meantime, is not to worry. This is easier said than done, but worrying will not do you a speck of good. Worry when there's something to worry about. By the way...prolapsed dics are very common.
dee16958 mike92384
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i have had the mri with contrast and have to wait about aWeek for results. My physio said I have a nerve that has excess tissue on it but will not know what that is intil mri results back not bothered about the discs but the excess tissue on the nerve is a bit of a worry
mike92384 dee16958
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Ok good..you've had the MRI. Your doctor should have the results in about a week's time. I do have a question though. How does the physio know you have a nerve with excess tissue on it? You don't know the results of the MRI & I'd assume your doctor doesn't either.
Here's something that might help you...
Your peripheral nerves link your brain and spinal cord to other parts of your body. These nerves control your muscles so that you can walk, blink, swallow, pick things up and do other activities
Several types of nerve tumors occur. Though their cause is usually unknown, some are hereditary.
Most tumors aren't cancerous (malignant), but they can lead to nerve damage and loss of muscle control. That's why it's important to see your doctor when you have any unusual lump, pain, tingling or numbness.
I'm not suggesting you have a nerve tumour, but I don't know what else a 'thickening of the nerve" could be, or excess tissue for that matter.
dee16958 mike92384
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mike92384 dee16958
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dee16958...absolutely wait for the MRI result! Do yourself a huge favour & try your best not to worry about this. I'm sure if there was anything of major concern, your doctor would have said something.
I'm curious as to why you'd be having physio when it hasn't been determined as to what the actual problem is. Good luck!!
dee16958 mike92384
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Physio did say as my symptoms are decreasing there cant be much to worry about.
Thanks for replies. Will let you know the result. My GP Is very quick,luckily. I hve had two scans on 4 weeks thnks to our wonderful NHS
mike92384 dee16958
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dee16958...your news seems very encouraging!!! If your symptoms are decreasing...you're definitely improving. Good show!
Yes please keep me informed. Take care.