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chronic back pain update?

hi hi so i know it’s been a while since i’ve posted. however, i got a referral to see dr klinge for tethered cord, and she wanted a updated back mri. so i got that done on january 23rd, and i got the results today. the results are: M51.25-Other intervertebral disc displacement, thoracolumbar region Other intervertebral disc displacement, thoracolumbar region, and L3-4: Mild facet arthropathy without canal stenosis or neural foraminal narrowing. L4-5: Mild facet arthropathy without canal stenosis or neural foraminal narrowing. the last lumbar mri scan i had was 2022. i guess this would explain the chronic back pain that i’ve been having every day. i’m really not sure what the next steps would be, im gonna send the cd so dr klinge can take a look. i just know that at least with whatever’s going on in my back, it’s going to get the ball rolling with other diagnosis. i think my rheumatologist is gonna send me to a orthopedic surgeon? i honestly have no idea what’s gonna happen now. i’m still gonna go see dr patel in charleston, whenever he starts expecting new patients cause he’s working on opening up a eds clinic. oh i also submitted my application to the undiagnosed diseases network at the start of january, and they’re in process of reviewing my case with my medical records. i’m not gonna give up!

Shared experience, not medical advice.