Nerve Damage S1/L5

[housemd89]

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]

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]

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

[housemd89]

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.

[jsewell]

I don't know anything about hemangioma's but in my experience with these medical things , rarely is everything included. Only when it is the direct target, in my case anyway.
For instance i just got my EMG study of my legs. I went to see my surgeon and read it after i left his office. Well he did mention the biggies, like nerve damage in my left ankle, and the source of my current back pain which is damage to L5 nerve root . Basically what you had titled your thread.
When reading the report, i find out i have permanent damage to several nerves in my right leg causing muscle weakness. The L5 damage is why my toes and right foot are going numb. But there were lots of interesting things left out. Same with my recent sleep study, i will pick up the report on Monday but the tech doing the study told me more already than the doctor mentioned. He just thinks that the CPAP machine will fix things so didn't talk much about atrial fibrillation occuring which is scaring me!!!
Sorry this was too long. just don't want you to feel you are getting bad service or something, but they should certainly explain what the heck they are and what they are doing.
Judy
At least you are making some progress though

[jsewell]

I just googled vertebral hemangioma and much as firemedix stated mostly are no problem or can be causing symptoms mostly the nerve kind . But you definitely have to get them explained to your satisfaction when you seee your doctor. I only looked briefly and did not see anything about multiple ones., I would think it could be a vascular problem., Just my nervous about anything brain speaking.
I would suggest you google them
Write down questions for the doctor
Make sure he answers them all.
Block the doorway if you have to
I have only had to use that technique once and it was for a student of mine that i was with.
When is your appointment?
Judy

[housemd89]

Originally Posted by jsewell

I just googled vertebral hemangioma and much as firemedix stated mostly are no problem or can be causing symptoms mostly the nerve kind . But you definitely have to get them explained to your satisfaction when you seee your doctor. I only looked briefly and did not see anything about multiple ones., I would think it could be a vascular problem., Just my nervous about anything brain speaking.
I would suggest you google them
Write down questions for the doctor
Make sure he answers them all.
Block the doorway if you have to
I have only had to use that technique once and it was for a student of mine that i was with.
When is your appointment?
Judy

Yeah been reading up about it. I just feel my doctors have been useless with the information. Got the doctors next week, will see what she thinks. If im not impressed I'll ask for a second opinion. My foot pain started around summer timel last year, can't believe how long it's been going on.