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September 17, 2011 - 8:47am
Ladylake
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I recently had an MRI thru KNI. It listed several things among them, partially conjoined right L5 and S1 nerve roots. I am having severe pain around the tail bone, buttocks, down legs into feet. My pa red the report and said this should not cause this much pain. From what I have read it can. Can I myself make my own appt., with the Kalamazoo spine institute??

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September 17, 2011 - 1:10pm
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Welcome to Spine Health

I would follow up with a specialist. Often times things are missed on reports. I would get the films (cd etc) and try to get an appt with either a NS or OS (even a neurologist). And yes the L5/S1 stuff you describe could cause pain, but it may actuallt point to something else. A fellowship trained spine surgeon can get a lot more out of the mri than a pcp or a rediologist.

Hang in there,

Julie

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September 18, 2011 - 7:34am
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Thanks for responding, they

Thanks for responding, they are now ordering a nerve conduction study. I tell you with the Fibromyalgia I am used to pain but like I said this is clearly different and makes it hard to be on my feet.

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September 17, 2011 - 4:40pm
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Hi Lady and Welcome

Your Family Dr. could send a referral to where you want to go to if you want to go to that particular hospital. But sounds like you need another opinion. Best wishes. Charry

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Any answers I have is not medical advice only a Doctor can help you with that. Just sharing my personal experience as a fellow Spine Health member only. DDD of lumbar spine with sciatica to left hip,leg and foot. L4-L5 posterior disc bulge with prominent facets, L5-S1 prominent facets with a posterior osteocartilaginous bar. Mild bilateral foraminal narrowing Neck-reverse Lordosis of c-spine C6-C7 with impingement, numb hand and sore outer elbow. Keep the faith.

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