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Can Degenerated Discs Cause Numbness And Weakness?

i have degeneration at c/5 c/6 and im wondering if that is the same as a lower motor neuron lesion, i have pain on the right into my shoulder.will it resolve over time or is it more likely to worsen and cause numbness... of my thumb? weakness in my bicep? is that correct? what is surgery like for this?how bad does it have to be to be eligable? alice
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
The common symptoms that suggest that degenerative disc disease may be responsible for a person’s neck pain include and are not limited to neck pain, pain that radiates down to the back of the shoulder baldes or into the arms, numbness and tingling, and sometimes even difficulties with hand dexterity.
Degenerative disc disease may also cause back and/or leg pain, as well as functional problems such as tingling or numbness in your legs or buttocks, or difficulty walking.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Can Degenerated Discs Cause Numbness And Weakness?

Hello, Thanks for your query. The common symptoms that suggest that degenerative disc disease may be responsible for a person’s neck pain include and are not limited to neck pain, pain that radiates down to the back of the shoulder baldes or into the arms, numbness and tingling, and sometimes even difficulties with hand dexterity. Degenerative disc disease may also cause back and/or leg pain, as well as functional problems such as tingling or numbness in your legs or buttocks, or difficulty walking. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care