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do i need surgey?

i just got my CAT scan report and could use some help interperting it,

L5-
s1 shows the disk sapne congenitally narrowed with the vertebral bodi is transitional and has a large transverse process on the right articulating with the sacrum with extensive degernarative changes in this right pseudo joint with pelvis on right side.

the lumbar spine shows bulging annuals at L3-4 and small bulging annuals at L4-5 more asymmetrical towards left side at this level
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1835200 tn?1427460238
Agree with tammie, go see a doctor specialized in the back in spine a neurosurgeon. Best of luck.
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well i have a surgery consult monday jan 9th, with Dr chappman, i guess i should refrase my qustion, is suregery possible for this condition?
i hope its in the realm of possibilties the pain has reached unbarable levels, im on hydromorphone 12mgs every 8hrs and percocete for breakthru pain, the meds offer very little in way of pan relife ive had caudle injections with little to no effect, i never thought i would be wishing for a surgery procedure but at this point. i would poke my eyes out for results
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596245 tn?1315641763
please ask your doc
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