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How Is Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Treated?

I just recieved an mri report that says I have degenerative disc disease greatest at c5-c6 and c6-c7 with a circufrential bulge at c6-c7 flattening thecal sac. I am experiencing numbness and tingleing in my hands and wrists greatest at the pinky sides. freqent migrane headaches and at times find it hard to get to the restroom quick enough. I am very ignorant to the condition as well as the best treatment for it.
Fri, 29 Jul 2022
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Hello,

Your symptoms are related to a pinched nerve in the cervical vertebral column. For this reason, I recommend holding a cervical collar for a couple of weeks and discuss with a spinal surgeon about surgery. Gabapentin can help with the numbness and tingling. Physiotherapy is important too. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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How Is Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Treated?

Hello, Your symptoms are related to a pinched nerve in the cervical vertebral column. For this reason, I recommend holding a cervical collar for a couple of weeks and discuss with a spinal surgeon about surgery. Gabapentin can help with the numbness and tingling. Physiotherapy is important too. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist