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Mon, 10/05/2009 - 18:39
MRI'S and Osteoporosis
Im having an MRI done of my upper and lower back do to the constant severe tingling that causes me to have an inability to move it gets very strong then slowely starts going away then flares again then away. This isnt an every night occurance and it happens between the middle to lower back on both sides of spine. also feels like muscle is knotted on both sides of spine. Im just curious when i have it done will it show the affects of the osteo or no? Has anyone had this type of problem before and if so what was your diagnosis? I have been battling this for some time now and we are out of options as to what is causing it so if anyone has any idea of something i could test for i would really appreciate it. I had my emg test and it came back with chronic abnormalities at the c6 level and carpul tunnel right side. anyone?Please? any suggestion at all? im about tested out i have no where else to turn but here in hopes that someone may recognize this symptom and have a possible answer. I have tried to research this but have came up empty handed. thank you to all who read this.
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Severe Osteoporosis t-3 score 2009
Doctor says: no standing, or sitting for long periods. No lifting, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, crawling, or etc. The list goes on and on.
Swelling from knees to feet source unknown at this time.
Severe Cervical pain, burning, tingling, and numbness to the point that i cannot move sometimes. Muscle spasms, Migraines, and Radiculopathy. Also limited ROM cervical spine.
ACDF c 5-6 2007
Disk dehydration seen down to the C6-7 level. Susceptibility artifact seen along the areas of metal hardware. C3-4 and C4-5 there is at least mild narrowing of the nerve root foramina. C5-6 minor narrowing of the right foramen.
1. Anterior cervical fusion with metal hardware at C5-6 which is well maintained. There is mild narrowing of the nerve root foramina bilaterally.
2.Broad bulging disc C6-7 with borderline mild developing central stenosis and AP canal space diameter of 11-12 mm. also mild stenosis nerve root foramina.
I am not a medical professional my opinion is just that and should not be considered as medical advice!!!
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i dont think the mri will show what is needed to know to determine osteoarthritis. the tingling sounds more like a spinal issue or even your suspected ms issue. whenever drs wanted to know about osteoporosis in me they never used the mri....also i believe that the ct scan is considered a better tool for determining condition of the bones....take care....pete
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Hi Refugee
One can usually determine osteoarthritis by looking over regular x-ray's.
My fusion start at C/4 and goes down to L/2.
I could not get the whole fusion in here.