spinal defect

[mholmes24]

I am a 28 year old woman who has had various health problems from Hyperthyroidism to PCOS and Endometriosis. I just went to a chiropractor after straining my lower back this morning. He took x-rays and found that I have a congenital spinal defect. Half of my 5th lumber is missing! Have you ever heard of this?! I am alarmed and a little scared. I have made an appointment to visit a specialist, but I was hoping you might have some information on what I can expect for my future with this problem.

[Dr. Joshua]

It may be just an incidental finding with no significance if you have no symptoms, but it's definitely good to have such findings evaluated by a specialist. Let us know how the appointment goes!