Can somebody tell me what this means (MRI Findings)

[mcall008]

mmglobal,

Thanks for the information!

My back pain (directly over the spine) has been a constant since mid 2008 when I incurred the stress fracture. I tried to ignore it for a long time, but it gradually got worse and "spread" to the left side of my back when I finally went to a doctor.

I was on tramadol & muscle relaxors constantly, as well as stronger pain medicines occasionally. Went through physical therapy which decreased the pain on the left of my back only. Had trigger point injections and finally ESI's. The ESI's resolved most of my problems (except for a constant, annoying ache) for about 1 year, but then the pain starting return earlier this year.

I am going to have more injections next month and hopefully will get the same relief.

[mmglobal]

Do you have pain lying down or otherwise unloading the spine? Does it get worse with loading? Do you live in fear of a sneeze or minor stumble?

If these are true... ask your doctor if discography is indicated.

Mark