Gimwet,
Thanks for the thought.
Until a few weeks ago, I had no idea what, or where my SI joints were located......never heard of them before. I received the results yesterday from the MRI that was done on my spine last Tuesday. In short, there was not much new there that I didn't already know. The test results I really want to know about is from the MRI that was done yesterday on my SI joints. For months, I've had increase pain in my lower back on the left side. This is where the left SI joint is located and after a while it became obvious this was where the pain was coming from.
The spinal MRI that was done on last Tuesday showed exactly what I thought it would show...... L4/L5, & S1 are slowly deteriorating. In addition to my existing spinal issues, I now have "mild bulging annulus at L5-S1".
I became incontinent in 1986 from a spinal injury at L4/L5. I had a discectomy following the injury and that relieved pressure from the nerve so I was able to walk again. The damage to the nerve is what caused my incontinence. Over time, I developed degenerative disc disease which just added to the already exising spinal issues and eventually caused me to lose most of my bowel control so now I'm both bladder and bowel incontinent.
The pain that I've been getting from my left SI joint became noticeable about 6 months ago. Over the last 6 months, the pain has increased with movement of that joint. The issue of the my left SI joint is a new chapter to my back issues. As far as I know, the SI joint has nothing to do with your spine but it sure can cause pain in your lower back. With any luck, I will have the results SI joint MRI this coming Tuesday, or Wednesday. Wait and see........
John