the doctor said I had a bulging disk at F-4 & F-5, I couldnt find these on a skelatal picture. Is it L-4 & L-5
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There is no F.  The vertebrae are divided into C (cervical), T (thorax), L (lumbar), S (sacral) and O (coccyx)
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Have any of the Drs. ordered any tests? If it is a bulging disc or bone spur, an MRI would show that. If an MRI comes back negative, then it is something else. \nAsk your Dr. for a referral to a neurologist. That will be the best bet in getting accurate testing, diagnosis and treatment. \n I have a bulging disc and bone spur and it is horribly painful. My family Dr. was unable to find a problem, but the neurologist immediately ordered an MRI and the problem was spotted. \n\nGood Luck!
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Right below L1 and above L3.  Glad I could help.
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Although your description gives me an idea, I thought I would attach some information for you to read. I tried to attach a picture to this response but the software is not suitable. Instead, please see the following website and refer figure 11, page 36. http://www.ski.org/Colenbrander/Images/Measuring_Vis_Duane01.pdf#search='measuring%20vision%20loss'\nIf you are not familiar, copy the line above and paste in your browser, it should take you to a pdf file. If you can not get pdf, you can download it for free. \n\nIf you still are unable to obtain this information, email me at jodygrissom@yahoo.com and I will send it as a file for you. \n\nBased on your limited information, I estimate that you have lost between 25-50% of your vision. But it is complex and I am not a physician.
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i have the exact same diagnos (ostioarthritis)32 yearsold! go figure!. i am wondering if you are big breasted. not to get personal..but i am.. and to tell you the truth,i am in so much pain all the time!a burning feeling in the middle of my back. and it comes from big breast. but if you do not carry large breast then your problem could very well be from your scoliosis! i wish you well dear!
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291.13 L is the correct volume.\n\nCheck your algebra when you are solving for V1.
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I would ask the doctor if running a MRI on her to see if she has any back disc problems, then if she does physical therapy is good, if that dosent help with the nerve being pinched she may need to see a nurosurgean for more options, I had the same problem, waited to long and now have a fused lower spine,
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Sounds like a ruptured C Spine Disk.
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I am not very clear as to what has busted or fragmented. Is in the vertebrae at L4 or is it the Disc prolapse at L4? In either case please do not get disheartened as ther eis a lot of help available.\n\nMost probably it wud be disc prolapse which can be handled by some lifestyle postural changes and pain management. Accupuncture works wonders for vertebral pain relief too
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I have Sciatica and my symptoms are a numb foot and my calf feels like the muscle is pulled.  I had an MRI and its a pinched S1 nerve from a bulging disk.  I know someone else who had sciatica from a L5 herniation and nerve pinch and there was buttock and ankle soreness.  Usually sciatica goes lower than just the buttocks but not always.  My Doc told me that it is possible to injure a disk by sneezing or vomiting if you already have a weakness there.  Also, many times its just muscle related and goes away with time.  He might want to try massage, or talk to his Doc about getting muscle relaxer and anti-inflammatory meds if he doesn't get better.  The next step is an MRI diagnosis if it doesn't respond any in a few weeks. I was told that it usually takes about 6 weeks to heal from a disk problem. Good luck!
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herniated disc 10-12-01. GET A LAWYER! the fact the injury happened on the job is the real issue, not weather or not you are working there now. If wc paid once they will continue until your doctor releases you. If you need surgery find as much about the surgeon as possible. Alot of times ins companies give you to the lowest bidder so be careful. Keep in touch if you need anything, I'm on messenger. Its good to know that you did report it, and start treatment. Chris 26 m GA
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I have also had the very same problem, I would talk to your DR. and explain the situation, they are usually very considerate to stuff like that, also try breaking them in half and then even into 3 pieces.\nWean yourself off of them, If you are on 10/350 then you need to be on the 5/500 and if your on the 5/500 then break those in half!\nGood Luck
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Well, there is a fairly new one-time treatment called Atlasprofilax. This treatment really seems to stop a main cause of these disc problems, and I know of some persons who got rid of all symptoms within a short period of time.\n\nAnyway, it's worth trying - you'll be amazed.\n\nJust - the treatment is available in California and Europe only, costing approx. 220 dollars. It worth even a long journey! :-)
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After 3 years I think you deserve  a specialist's opinion. I am not ,but I think you got the level wrong...C is cervical and would be neck, arm, or upper back. You are entitled to your X-Rays and you should see a Physiatrist (not Psychiatrist) or Orthopod
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It sounds like a slipped disk. You need to tell your Doctor. He will probably get an MRI to check it out.
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L4 or L5 region - could be a strain of the joint but could also be disc damage \n\nclearly it is impinging on your nerves - ice the area and use ibuprofen \n\nseek medical or chiropractor help
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you may need a cat scan then..MRI will not show a "slipped disc" you need a c.t.