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C-spine MRI help please
Hello,
I am a 30 year old female in a tremendous amount of pain. Not going to list all my symptoms as there are several.
I am currently waiting to see a neurosurgeon. We have long wait list times here.
My Doctor told me I need surgery without a doubt. She doesn't usually recommend surgery, so I know this is serious.
I cannot understand my MRI report, hoping someone can help me.
Here is the report:
There is a broad-based disc/osteophyte complex at C6-7. Its is not as prominent as the level above. The AP diameter of the central canal is reduced to 8.2 mm. Disc material extends into the origin of the left C6-7 foramen.
There is a tiny disc protrusion a C7-T1 without cord compression and no compromise to the foramina.
No significant abnormality from T1-5
There is no cord edema and no syrinx.
No cervical subluxation and no compression deformity.
Comment
There is cervical spondylosis at multiple levels. The most significant finding is at c5-6 where there is significant narrowing of the central canal. The disc/osteophyte complex extends to the right and likely affect the exiting 6th nerve. Mild cord compression is present at C5-6.
I also am wondering if there is anything else I can do to help get relief. I use ice/heat take Gabapentin 300mg 4 pills 4 times a day.My doctor was in a rush and was using medical terminology, I left her office scared and confused not knowing exactly what is wrong with me.
Should my doctor have put me in a neck brace?
Should I be staying home 100 % of the time?
Am I at risk of further injury while waiting to see specialist?
What type of surgery is usually done for this?
Thank you for you time.
I am a 30 year old female in a tremendous amount of pain. Not going to list all my symptoms as there are several.
I am currently waiting to see a neurosurgeon. We have long wait list times here.
My Doctor told me I need surgery without a doubt. She doesn't usually recommend surgery, so I know this is serious.
I cannot understand my MRI report, hoping someone can help me.
Here is the report:
There is a broad-based disc/osteophyte complex at C6-7. Its is not as prominent as the level above. The AP diameter of the central canal is reduced to 8.2 mm. Disc material extends into the origin of the left C6-7 foramen.
There is a tiny disc protrusion a C7-T1 without cord compression and no compromise to the foramina.
No significant abnormality from T1-5
There is no cord edema and no syrinx.
No cervical subluxation and no compression deformity.
Comment
There is cervical spondylosis at multiple levels. The most significant finding is at c5-6 where there is significant narrowing of the central canal. The disc/osteophyte complex extends to the right and likely affect the exiting 6th nerve. Mild cord compression is present at C5-6.
I also am wondering if there is anything else I can do to help get relief. I use ice/heat take Gabapentin 300mg 4 pills 4 times a day.My doctor was in a rush and was using medical terminology, I left her office scared and confused not knowing exactly what is wrong with me.
Should my doctor have put me in a neck brace?
Should I be staying home 100 % of the time?
Am I at risk of further injury while waiting to see specialist?
What type of surgery is usually done for this?
Thank you for you time.
Thank you for leaving a comment
My spinal cord is being restricted, that calls for concern in my books. I have read up and this is a small part of what I read:
"Once compression begins to cause symptoms, the damage usually worsens from minimal to substantial unpredictably but rapidly in a few hours to a few days
If all nerve impulses are blocked, paralysis and complete loss of sensation result."
My spinal cord is being restricted, that calls for concern in my books. I have read up and this is a small part of what I read:
"Once compression begins to cause symptoms, the damage usually worsens from minimal to substantial unpredictably but rapidly in a few hours to a few days
If all nerve impulses are blocked, paralysis and complete loss of sensation result."
I don't believe u need to be in a neck brace or confined to your home. Take a deep breath, I know getting prognoses (sp) like this can be scary, you'll be ok til you can get in to see your neurosurgeon!! *hugs*
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