Following on from my post about being recalled for further imaging after an initial scan, I thought I’d conclude the tale with the results.
Good news: no malignant disease.
Not so great news: disc between L5 and S1 has prolapsed and there are bulging discs at L3 and L4. Also multiple osteophrites (bone spurs).
As the prolapsed disc isn’t compressing any important nerve roots, there will be no surgical intervention at this time.
So I just have to carry on with life and manage my pain. its unnerving (no pun intended) to know that at some point, the disc(s) will cause compression and cause all sorts of problems.
What’s odd is, my general lower back pain is now absolutely focused on that L5/S1 junction. Now my brain knows….