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How Can Degenerative Disc Disease And Arthritis With High BP Be Treated?

I am a 5' 5" tall female weighing 125 pounds and have high blood pressure. I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and arthritis throughout my spine several years ago. Five years ago I had a double discectomy/fusion at c4,c5,c6. Recently I have been having popping and pain at my front lower neck and back shoulder blade. Is it possible that my collar bone is slipping in and out of place?...that is what it feels like. Is this something I need to be concerned about? It seems to be getting worse as time passes.
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Cervical fusion at two levels leads to total loss if mobility at fused levels. This leads to accelerated movements at above and below fusion levels which further leads to degeneration and arthritis at this levels. Since its five years post surgery this degeneration must be at advanced level. This leads to pain with movement at neck and may lead to radiculopathy. You should be investigated with Xray of cervical spine anteroposterior and lateral views. Also Mri of cervical spine is required to look for status of discs and nerves around fused levels. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. You need to consult your operating surgeon with both reports.
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How Can Degenerative Disc Disease And Arthritis With High BP Be Treated?

Dear patient Cervical fusion at two levels leads to total loss if mobility at fused levels. This leads to accelerated movements at above and below fusion levels which further leads to degeneration and arthritis at this levels. Since its five years post surgery this degeneration must be at advanced level. This leads to pain with movement at neck and may lead to radiculopathy. You should be investigated with Xray of cervical spine anteroposterior and lateral views. Also Mri of cervical spine is required to look for status of discs and nerves around fused levels. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. You need to consult your operating surgeon with both reports.