Central Stenosis
MRI reading from 1 1/2 years ago shows
C5-6 Broad-based disc-osteophyte complex. Mild central canal stenosis and an AP diameter of 10.5mm. No cord compression. Foramia Patent.
C6-7 Milld Broad-based disc-osteophyte complex. Minimal central canal stenosis and an AP diameter of 11mm. No cord compression. Foramia Patent.
I have had right arm pain, numbness and weakness. I am now sometimes waking up with numbness in my right leg and last week I had great difficulty emptying my bladder along with the numbness in my right arm and leg when I awoke. I have been going to Pain Management for the past 1 year. I have had 3 epidural injections and Physical Therapy. My nerve test did show some changes in the median nerve. Pain managemt doctor wants me to talk to the neuro. surgeon in his practice. I am scared to have surgery but do not want to do long term damage to anything. Any Advise?
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