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Is Surgery Necessary To Correct Bulging Discs And Trapped Nerves Of Neck?
I'm at the moment very concerned.I have just had xray to my neck c1to 7 arthritis and crumbling discs are bulging nerves are trapped and skull feels bruised .left arm numb pins needles in fingers .doctor thinks I need surgery.I'm frightened as I've had operations on lower spine and my left leg and toes and hips numb and pins and needles still. I'm in severe pain even with oramorph zomorph gabepentin .What should I do .do I risk surgery on my neck now
Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.As far as possible surgery should be avoided. You are likely to get benefitted by glucosamine, mecobalamin, rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen. If not relieved by it then you can go for surgery. But in my opinion surgery should be last resort.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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Is Surgery Necessary To Correct Bulging Discs And Trapped Nerves Of Neck?
Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.As far as possible surgery should be avoided. You are likely to get benefitted by glucosamine, mecobalamin, rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen. If not relieved by it then you can go for surgery. But in my opinion surgery should be last resort.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.