[gymnast1981]

I have not had a discogram. Not exactly sure what that is.
But I have been told by 3 specialists over the last 7 years, that with in 10 years I would be having major surgery (fusion or disc replacement) my disc is also bulging and it is pressing on the nerves which I have been told is causing my pain.

UHC stated that they are not sure if ADR is the right choice because in the MRI it showed a tiny tear in the disc below. But the doctor did state in his notes and i quote verbatim "She has a single level degenerated disc at L4-L5. There is loss of height and darkening of the disc. EVERY OTHER DISC IS ABSOLUTELY NORMAL. AND SHE HAS LITTLE IN THE WAY OF FACET MEDIATE CHANGE."

So UHC saying that they don't know if the disc below is causing the problem is absolutely wrong. I wonder if I have had any issues with this second level why hasn't any doctor every told me. and UHC denied it because they think it could be an issue. but then again I'm just ranting!

but I will most certainly check out what it is and see if it is something that would help the insurance company make the correct decision.

question, what can a discogram tell the doctor? I just assume that the doctor ordered ADR because of what the disc looks like and how it has changed over the last 7 years. But then again I have no idea.