Nerve Damage S1/L5

housemd89 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-25-2013, 11:19 PM

Well got my MRI done today so hopefully I won't be waiting too long for results. Just curious, near the end of the scan i was in the machine for about 10 minutes with nothing happening (no sounds from machine) and it kinda got me worried that they had seen something, or is that normal?

jsewell · #2 (**permalink**) 02-28-2013, 11:24 PM

I have had many MRI's for different areas and i still can't figure our all the noises and the silence. But yesterday i had an EMG study of both legs. The findings were that Level 5 nerves are inflammed and not very happy. So that explains the numbness i had experienced in my right foot although i am not sure if that level is just some of the toes or the whole foot. Also explains other pains in my right hip area.
Now i see my surgeon on Tuesday to go over the results and what he will do with this information.
I hope you get your MRI results quickly and share them with us.
judy

Maria · #3 (**permalink**) 03-01-2013, 04:49 PM

Usually they inform you the MRI is done and then get you out within 5 mins or so maybe quicker if the person is claustrophobic or anxious. I doubt it means anything that you were left in there 10 mins unless there was a question as to whether to repeat something or ?? but think it just happened.
Hope you get your results soon and good explanation of the MRI, recommendation and so forth. Even with the information surgery unless imperative due to neurodeficits or some emergent reason for surgery is really your decision, your option, your choice.

Judy, I surely hope you don't have to have more surgery unless it's hardware removal! Good luck!

housemd89 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-06-2013, 11:06 AM

Well my MRI results have shown an hemangioma of the lumbar spine. That's all they told me over the phone and I have to go in and see my doctor. Anyone had this?

firemedix911 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-06-2013, 12:41 PM

It could be the cause of your pain maybe it isn't. It is fairly common in about 10% of the population so don't be alarm. Basically it means there's abnormal vascularity around a vertebra. Just don't be alarmed. I had a good friend who had the same issue and they didn't even have to do anything about it. Talk to your Dr he knows what to do best. Good luck.

jsewell · #6 (**permalink**) 03-06-2013, 07:01 PM

I am glad you finally had that MRI. Let us know what the doctor says about it.
judy

housemd89 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-09-2013, 07:37 AM

Thanks guys.

Well after speaking to my physio who also had a copy of the results I apparantely have 3 of those things, One in T10, S3 and S5 (i think). No word on size or anything. Trying to get a copy of my MRI results to get a better idea of what's going on. I can't believe they never told me I had 3, regardless if they are causing the problem or not.