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MRI Report Shows Bilateral Laminectomy And Fusion, Diffuse Bulging. Radiating Pain. Getting Worse. Suggestions?

I typed is exactly as it is on the MRI report, they spelled disc two ways, Disc and Disk so that has me a little worried. My surgeon that did the fusion 5 months ago said my MRI looked fine. Reading the summary it doesnt seem that way. I am at the end of the road, the pain has been getting worse 10 out of 10 pain crying, yelling, and screaming. Barely able to sit, walk, or basically do anything. When I move I feel the pain radiating through my stomach. I cannot take the pain anymore. I am on percoset 7.5 mg eight times a day, Nucynta 100mg two times a day, Flexorol 4mg three times a day, Nurotin 400mg three times a day. I am 21 years old, I dont really understand this MRI and needed a professional doctors opinion. Thank you so much!

"MRI Impression:
1.Bilateral laminectomy and fusion L5-S1. Postoperative granulation tissue seen about the S1 nerve roots in the lateral recess. There is no reccurent disk herniation or stenosis.
2.Diffuse bulging of the disc again noted at L4-5 narrowing the lateral recess. It is possible that the L5 root could be impinging on the lateral recess on the left.
3.Continued visualization of a disk herniation at L3-4 indenting the thecal sac and causing left lateral recess narrowing."
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Hi there ~

I understand your concerns. It is not very unusual for you to have these symptoms after the surgery for the lower back pain. I think you might have to take your doctor's advise and possibly go down on the addictive opioid medications and go up on the neuropathic medications. I also advise you to visit with a psychiatrist to see if your somatoform disorder. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!
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MRI Report Shows Bilateral Laminectomy And Fusion, Diffuse Bulging. Radiating Pain. Getting Worse. Suggestions?

Hi there ~ I understand your concerns. It is not very unusual for you to have these symptoms after the surgery for the lower back pain. I think you might have to take your doctor s advise and possibly go down on the addictive opioid medications and go up on the neuropathic medications. I also advise you to visit with a psychiatrist to see if your somatoform disorder. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!