Figuring Out L5 Disk Problem

[bfhopeful2]

Trying to figure this out. "There was electronerophysiological evidence for a bilateral lumbosacral root dysfuntion predominantly affecting L5, S1 with chronic changes (no ongoing active neurogenic changes) and it has not resulted in significant axon loss.At present there was no evidence for underlying diffuse neurogenic degenerative process."They are saying they think I have a disk problem at L5 but MRI shows no buldge. They are still saying it must be an old injury and not related to ALS. I just can't stop thinking about stories that I have read of people starting out this way. Good news is I have been systemically twitching for 10 months and have no systemic nerve damage. Any insite will be helpful.

 

[bfhopeful2]

I think I found the answer to my own question.Via TeleEmg"Anterior horn cell involvement shows evidence of diffuse active/chronic neurogenic changes and fasciculations. Early in the course of the disease, active denervation is seen, but as the disease evolves, the chronic changes are more prominent.Similar findings in one extremity or both extremities of the same spinal level without findings in other spinal levels should direct your attention to the spinal cord and a focal destructive process in that area."It must be an old injury since there are no active changes. Chronic changes are towards end of disease and I only have in one place and no current changes. If it were ALS I would have in more then one place and since chronic is my issue and not current it would lead me to beleive that if it were late stage disease I would be debilitated.

 

[bfhopeful2]

And of course there is no diffuse neurogenic changes. Hard playing doctor

 

[AllGoodHere]

A neuro told me that renervation/denervation is constantly happening from the time you are a child.Stop playing doctor, call up yours and ask him - that's why they make the big bucks.

 

[RainCat]

I had MRI which showed herniated and bulging lumbar spine, spinal dehydration, stenosis and Radiculopathy, i also had emg wich showed Denervation and reinnervation and some motor Neuropathy. My neuro said it was nothing to worry about and still gave me a diagnosis of BFS and i'm no wasting and still strong.Like you say it could be an old injury that i wasnt even aware of and i dont get much back pain to say its in a bit of a mess

 

[Nike]

I've been aware of widespread fasciculations for about 2 years now, I also had a strange feeling in my right leg, not really weakness but i felt tired in it in some way. Did an emg during the summer '08 which showed mild chronic denervation in my right gastrocnemius. Other muscles tested, in both upper/lower extremetities were normal. In the written answer from the doctor who did the EMG it says "No signs of motor neuron disease", and the chronic denervation is commented as an "accidental finding".Today I still have widespread fascics nearly all the time. No changes in intensity and no weakness.

 

[simonw00]

My 2nd EMG (7 months ago) showed denervation/ reinnervation in my L quads, which made me somewhat uneasy but the neurologist said that this was a non specific finding that was possibly due to a slipped disc in my back. I have sought reassurace from others on this site about the 'denervation/ reinnervation' issue and found a group of others who have also been found to have this and who, like me, haven't developed signs of anything more sinister.RegardsSimon