Question: I have some x-rays that I am requesting to be reviewed. I have been experiencing facial numbness around my jaw, neck area on and off for 6 months. I suffer from severe anxiety, panic attacks which I don't want to be on medication for. I had an MRI done recently as my doctor is concerned about the possibility of MS. The MRI indicated two "non specific" areas smaller than a centimeter each in the front right hemisphere of my brain, so I have been referred to a neurologist for further evaluation. My symptoms are tingling, muscle weakness, fatigue, anxiety, balance off. The x-rays I am requesting review for were taken by my chiropractor who tells me I have a problem with my neck due to my right leg being an inch shorter than the left, being swayback and having my axis off. I am really exhausted all of the time and the muscle weakness, fatigue, facial and neck numbness is really scaring me. I was hoping that someone could look at my x-rays and tell me if there is anything of concern on any of them that is seen. Thank you for your time.

Thank you so much for your time in reviewing these. May I ask you if the presence of osteophytes are more present in my neck or throughout my spine. I seem to be experiencing a lot of problems with my neck. My chiropractor told me to try to really strengthen it by working out. Do you suggest muscle increase throughout that region would help decrease the tensity? I feel like I have a lot of imbalance, like I need to sit down or lean against something. I recently had a bunch of blood work done and everything came back normal. I will ask my doctor about the MRI of the cervical spine though. Can this degeneration cause me to be dizzy and off balance?

Thank you so much for your time and expertise. You have answered my question. I appreciate your time.

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