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Cervical Spondylosis
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Cervical Spondylosis
by AndyA, Apr 23, 2002 12:00AM
About one year ago I had a significant episode of cervical spondylosis with severe radicular pain (C5-6). It took 5 months to resolve and was basically unresponsive to any therapy (multiple NSAIDS, etc.). MRI showed significant narrowing of the nerve outlet with degenerative changes. I am 42 years old with no history of trauma. I was told this was simply the result of "bad luck".
I am essentially pain free now but now and again feel a "twinge" in my neck/shoulder as a "reminder" of what happened last year. I have had no further neuropathic pain or symptoms.
Question: What is the liklihood that this will occur again and what can I do to prevent it?
Thanks in advance.
I am essentially pain free now but now and again feel a "twinge" in my neck/shoulder as a "reminder" of what happened last year. I have had no further neuropathic pain or symptoms.
Question: What is the liklihood that this will occur again and what can I do to prevent it?
Thanks in advance.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-JT, Apr 24, 2002 12:00AM
Sorry to hear about your symptoms. There's no way to predict whether or not you'll have a recurrence or when. However, the cervical spondylosis is still there and will unfortunately not "go away" on its own. So the best things that you can do is to refrain from heavy lifting, try some light exercise or physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory agents such as motrin if there are any symptoms of pain. Trauma such as from minor car accidents, altercations, lifting or moving heavy objects will make symptoms worse. So prevention of these things can also be helpful. If the symptoms become severe, consider seeing a neurosurgeon for possible surgical options. Hope that helps.
